-6 (10 - x) = 84
Solving for x:
Use distributive property on the left hand side of the equation:
-6*(10) -6*(-x) = 84
-60 + 6x = 84
Add 60 to both sides:
-60 + 6x + 60 = 84 + 60
6x = 144
Divide both sides by 6:
6x/6 = 144/6
x = 24
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