sherlyn32028 sherlyn32028
  • 23-01-2019
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-3(x-2)=12 solve the equation

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  • 23-01-2019

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Step-by-step explanation:

-3(x-2)=12

-3x+6=12

subtract 6 from both sides

-3x+6-6=12-6

-3x=6

divide by -3

-3x/3=6/-3

x=-2



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patrickd26 patrickd26
  • 23-01-2019

[tex] - 3(x - 2) = 12[/tex]
Now, distribute.
[tex] - 3x + 6 = 12[/tex]
Now subtract 6 from both sides.
[tex] - 3x = 6[/tex]
Now, divide by -3.
[tex]x = - 2[/tex]

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