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Subtract 6x+2 from 3x-6

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Answer:

Explanation:

Simplifying

6x + -2 = 3x + -6

Reorder the terms:

-2 + 6x = 3x + -6

Reorder the terms:

-2 + 6x = -6 + 3x

Solving

-2 + 6x = -6 + 3x

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3x' to each side of the equation.

-2 + 6x + -3x = -6 + 3x + -3x

Combine like terms: 6x + -3x = 3x

-2 + 3x = -6 + 3x + -3x

Combine like terms: 3x + -3x = 0

-2 + 3x = -6 + 0

-2 + 3x = -6

Add '2' to each side of the equation.

-2 + 2 + 3x = -6 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0

0 + 3x = -6 + 2

3x = -6 + 2

Combine like terms: -6 + 2 = -4

3x = -4

Divide each side by '3'.

x = -1.333333333

Simplifying

x = -1.333333333

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