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Find the value of x that makes the equation true.

–6x = 42

A.
–7

B.
36

C.
48

D.
–252

User Alfredo
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The x that is next to the negative six shows multiplication. answer a is negative seven so u would do exact value of the negative six and seven which would be 6(7) equals 42
User Snopzer
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-6x=42
x=42÷-6
x= -7
the answer is A.-7