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Six times the difference of two and twice a number, increased by three times a number is negative fifteen.​

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Answer:

x = 3

6(2-6)+9 = -15

12-36+9 = -15

-15 = -15

Explanation:

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

12 - 12x + 3x = - 15

- 12x + 3x = - 15 - 12

-9 x = -27

x = -27/-9

x = 3

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