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Find the error

3(x+2) + 3x = 36
3x + 6 + 3x = 36
6x + 6 = 36
6x = 42
x = 7

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Answer: 6x=42

Explanation: After the step 6x+6=36, it’ll equal 6x=30 because when you subtract the 6 on both sides, it’ll equal 30, revealing it’s actually 6x=30, with the conclusion of x=5.
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