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Solve to determine the correct value of x: 3(x+6) + x= -18

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3x+18+,,x=-18
4x = -36
x = -9

User Stijn Leenknegt
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Hey there,

3 (x + 6) + x = -18
3x + 18 + x = -18
3x + x = 18 - 18
4x = -36
x = -36 / 4
= -9

Hope this helps :D

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