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6(x + 1) = -2(3x + 9)​

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

6(x + 1) = -2(3x + 9)​

Distribute 6 and -2.

6x+6=-6x-18

Move the variable to the left-hand side and move the constant to the right and change their signs.

6x+6x=-18-6

Collect like terms.

12x=-24

Divide both sides of the equation by 12.

x=-2

Hope this helps :)

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