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What is the value of x in the equation? Two-thirds (x + 6) = negative 18 –36 –33 –24 Negative 18

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Answer: C -33

Step-by-step explanation: I did a test

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Answer:

-33

Explanation:

2/3 (x + 6) = - 18

Multiply by 3/2 on each side

3/2 *2/3 (x + 6) = - 18*3/2

x+6 = -27

Subtract 6 from each side

x+6-6 = -27-6

x = -33

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