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18x+30=12x-6 what is the value of x

User QLag
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18x + 30 = 12x -6
-12x. -12x

minus 12x from both sides.

6x + 30 = -6
-30. -30

minus 30 from both sides.

6x = -36

divide -36 by 6

-36/6 = -6

x= -6
User Catherine Hwang
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18x + 30 = 12x - 6
Balance the equation.
6x + 30 = -6
Get 6x by itself
6x = -36
Divide by 6
x = -6
User Lex Valyaev
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