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select the correct answer what is the solution for X in the equation 2x-3x-18= -18+2x+5xa) x=0 b) x=6c) x= -4.5d) x=4.5

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x = 0 (option A)

Step-by-step explanation:

2x-3x-18= -18+2x+5x​

Solve each side of the equation:

-x - 18 = -18 + 7x

Collect like terms:

-x - 7x = -18 + 18

-8x = 0

Divide both sides by -8:

-8x/-8 = 0/-8

x = 0

x = 0 (option A)

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