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Solve this equation 3(x + 1)-2x = -6

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X = -9
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Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

1 Expand.

3x+3-2x=-6

3x+3−2x=−6

2 Simplify 3x+3-2x3x+3−2x to x+3x+3.

x+3=-6

x+3=−6

3 Subtract 33 from both sides.

x=-6-3

x=−6−3

4 Simplify -6-3−6−3 to -9−9.

x=-9

x=−9

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