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Solve for x.

6(x – 1) = 9(x + 2)

a
x = –8
b
x = –3
c
x = 3
d
x = 8

User Ritesh Choudhary
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Answer is a) x = -8

First we test test the first expression
6(-8 - 1)
6(-9)
-54
Now the second one
9(-8+2)
9(-6)
-54
Both equal -54
-54 = -54
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