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10. Use the Distributive Property to solve the
equat on 3(x- 6) + 6 = 5x - 6

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Answer:

x=-9

Explanation:

3x-18+6=5x-6 distribute

3x-18=5x cancel out 6es

-18=2x subtract 3x

x=-9 divide by 2

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

3(x - 6) + 6 = 5x - 6

Distribute;

3x - 18 + 6 = 5x - 6

3x - 12 = 5x - 6

Subtract 5x from both sides;

-2x - 12 = -6

Add 12 to both sides;

-2x = 6

Divide both sides by -2

x = -3

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