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What is the solution of the equation 6x - 3 = -51?

OA.
-9
OB.
-8
O c.
00
OD.
9

User NewToThis
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:


6x - 3 = -51?\\To - find-x- collect-like-terms.\\6x=-51+3\\6x =-48\\Divide-both-sides-of-the-equation-by-6\\(6x)/(6) = (-48)/(6) \\x = -8

User Prajwol Onta
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The solution of the equation is
6x - 3 = -51
6x = -51 + 3
6x = -48
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X = -8
The solution is -8
User Paul Kuykendall
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