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1. Solve the equation: 6(1 - 2x) = 54*​

User Chornge
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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

distribute

6·1= 6

6·-2x=-12x

6-12x=54

subtract

-12x+(6-6)=54-6

-12x=48

divide

48/-12=-12x·-12

x=-4

User Yaur
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

first you mult 6 into 1 and 2 which would be 6 - 12x = 54

then you add 6 and 54 which is 60

then divide 60 by 12

X=5

User Jerub
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