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What is 18x-9(x-1)=5(3x+3)

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

18x - 9(x - 1) = 5(3x + 3)

Step 1: Distribute

18x - 9x - 9 = 15x + 15

Step 2: Combine like terms

9x - 9 = 15x + 15

Step 3: Solve by using opposites terms, try to get x on one side and the solution on the opposite side

9x - 9 = 15x + 15

-9x -9x

-9 = 6x + 15

-15 -15

-24 = 6x

/6 /6

-4 = x

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