Solve for x using distributive property 6 (2 - 6x) = - 25

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Trevor Sundberg asked Jun 14, 2022

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Solve for x using distributive property 6 (2 - 6x) = - 25

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Answer:

x=37/36 or x=1.02778

Explanation:

6(2-6x)=-25

12-36x=-25

-36x=-37

x=37/36 or x=1.02778

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Answer:

1 1/36

Explanation:

(6*2)-(6*6x)=-25

12-36x=-25

x<12

x>-25

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