SOLUTION: I have to write a geometric proof using this algebraic statement. If -3(x+6)=x-2, then x=4

SOLUTION: I have to write a geometric proof using this algebraic statement. If -3(x+6)=x-2, then x=4

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Question 1146720: I have to write a geometric proof using this algebraic statement.
If -3(x+6)=x-2, then x=4
Answer by ikleyn(52932) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The algebraic statement in the post is FALSE.

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