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Solve the equation. x + (–6) = –9

User Stenyg
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

User Lingxi
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

Undo the addition of -6 by adding the opposite of that to both sides of the equation.

x + (-6) +(+6) = (-9) +(+6)

x -6 +6 = -9 +6

x = -3

User Maksym Polshcha
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