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Solving Linear Equations Question 6 of 10 What is the solution to this equation? - 6x + 3 = 21 A. X = -3 B. X = 3 C. X= -4D. x = 4

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To solve this equation:


-6x+3=21

We can proceed as follows:

Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:


-6x+3=21\rightarrow-6x+3-3=21-3
-6x+0=21-3\rightarrow-6x=18

Divide both sides by -6:


(-6)/(-6)x=(18)/(-6)\rightarrow x=-3

So, the solution for the equation is x = -3.

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