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-2 (-3x + 3) + 2x = 58

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

- 2(- 3x + 3) + 2x = 58 ← distribute and simplify left side

6x - 6 + 2x = 58

8x - 6 = 58 ( add 6 to both sides )

8x = 64 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 8

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