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3(x+6) = –2x+3
Solve for x

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Answer:

Explanation:

3(x + 6) = -2x + 3....distribute thru the parenthesis

3x + 18 = -2x + 3.....add 2x and subtract 18

3x + 2x = 3 - 18 ...combine like terms

5x = - 15 ....divide by 5

x = -15/5

x = -3 <===

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