Question

Solve for x.
-2 (6 + x)= 18 - 3x
x = [?]

Answer 1

-2(6+x)=-12-2x = - x - = + =12+18-2x-3x=30

Answer 2

30 is x.

`-2 (6 + x)= 18 - 3x\\-2x-12=-3x+18\\x-12=18\\x=30`

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