SOLUTION: How do u solve this --> 3x+6=2(x-1)

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Question 21290: How do u solve this --> 3x+6=2(x-1)
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+6=2(x-1)
First distribute the 2;
3x+6=2x-2
Now subtract 6 from both sides;
3x+6-6=2x-2-6
3x=2x-8
Subtract 2x from both sides;
3x-2x=2x-8-2x
x=-8
Hope you understand
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