SOLUTION: In the equation, 3x-12y=6, if y= -2, what is x? Thanks!

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Question 749583: In the equation, 3x-12y=6, if y= -2, what is x?
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In the equation, 3x-12y=6, if y= -2, what is x?
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3x - 12*-2 = 6
3x + 24 = 6
3x = -18
x = -6
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Stan H.
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