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Solve for x:

3(x - 2)= -9

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User Byneri
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

3(x-2)=-9

3x-6=-9

3x-6+6=-9+6

3x=-3

3x = -3

3 3

x=-1

User Harikrishnan N
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Answer:

3 × X = 3x

3 × -2 = -6

3x - 6 = -9

-9 + 6 = -3

3x= -3

x= -1

User Xesenix
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