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Solve the equation

x + -18 = 3x + 54

User Deepkimo
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Answer:

x = -36

Explanation:

subtract 'x' from each side to get:

-18 = 2x + 54

subtract 54 from each side to get:

-72 = 2x

x = -72/2

x = -36

User Crazy Crab
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Answer:

-36

Explanation:

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Solve the equation x + -18 = 3x + 54-example-1
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