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What is X? 3(-x-3)+x-3=-24

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Answer:

x is equal to 6

User Dharvik Shah
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Explanation:

Hey there!

3(-x-3) + x-3= -24

Multiply"3" and (-x-3).

-3x - 9 + x - 3 = -24

Add or subtract like terms.

-2x - 12 = -24

Shift "-12" in right side.

-2x = -24+12

-2x = -12

Divide "-12" by "-2".

X = -12/-2

Therefore, x= 6.

Hope it helps...

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