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(I really need help plsssss) Translate and solve the following equation: Six times the difference of two and twice a number, increased by three times a number is negative fifteen.​

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Answer:

6(2 - 2x) + 3x = -15

12 - 12x + 3x = -15

Combine like terms

-9x + 12 = -15

-12 -12

-9x = -17

/-9 /-9

X = 1.88.. *repeated*

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