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Solve for x 3(x-4)-6=9x

User MikeCW
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Answer:

X=-3

Explanation:

Solve for x 3(x-4)-6=9x-example-1
User Simon Scarfe
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

3(x-4)-6=9x

Distribute

3x -12 -6 = 9x

Combine like terms

3x -18 = 9x

Subtract 3x from each side

3x -18-3x =9x-3x

-18 = 6x

Divide by 6

-18/6 = 6x/6

-3 = x

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