SOLUTION: how do I solve the problem 7(6+x)=6(2+x)

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Question 919406: how do I solve the problem 7(6+x)=6(2+x)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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7(6+x)=6(2+x)
42+7x=12+6x
7x-6x=12-42
x=-30