Question

6(x + 3) = -84
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Answer 1

x = -17

Explanation:

6(x + 3) = -84

6x + 18 = -84

6x = -84 - 18

6x = -102

x = -102 : 6

x = -17

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• check

6(-17 + 3) = -84

-102 + 18 = -84

-102 = -84 - 18

-102 = -102

• the answer is good

Answer 2

Answer: -14

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Distribute

6(x+3) =-84

6*x + 6*3 =-84

6x + 18 = -84

2) Addition/Subtraction Inverse

6x + 18 =-84

-18. -18

3) Divide/Multiply Inverse

6x = -84

-84/6x = -14