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Find the value of x in
6(x-2)=-18​

User Ifwat
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Explanation:

6(x-2)= -18

6x - 12 = -18

6x = -18 + 12

6x= -6

x= -6/6

x=-1

User Eric Tune
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6 votes

Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf x = -1}

Explanation:

Given equation:


6(x-2)=-18\\\\Distribute\\\\6x - 12 = -18\\\\Add \ 12 \ to \ both \ sides\\\\6x = -18+12\\\\6x = -6\\\\Divide \ 6 \ to \ both \ sides\\\\x = -6/6\\\\\boxed{x = -1}\\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}

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