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

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

User Drdwilcox
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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 Rosalind
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

6x - 3 = -51

Add 3 to each side

6x - 3+3 = -51+3

6x = -48

Divide each side by 6

6x/6 = -48/6

x = -8

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