SOLUTION: solve. 6(3x

SOLUTION: solve. 6(3x - 2) = 42

Question 443299: solve.
6(3x - 2) = 42

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6(3x - 2) = 42
Distribute: 18x - 12 = 42
Add 12 to both sides: 18x - 12 + 12 = 42 + 12
Simplify: 18x = 54
Divide both sides by 18 to isolate x:
Simplify: x = 3
Therefore, x = 3. =)
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