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Solve for x. −2(x−3)−2x=18 Enter your answer in the box. x =

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x=-3
2(x−3)2x=18(−2)(x)+(−2)(−3)+2x=18(Distribute)2x+6+2x=18(2x+2x)+(6)=18(Combine Like Terms)4x+6=184x+6=18Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.4x+6−6=18−64x=12Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.4x−4=124
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-2(-×-3)-2x=18 the answer is...

x= -3
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