SOLUTION: if 3x-9=6,what is the value of 2x-6?

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: if 3x-9=6,what is the value of 2x-6? This question is from textbook algebra 1/2

Answer by SandySharma(35)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if 3x-9=6
Add 9 on both sides
3x = 6 + 9
3x = 15
Divide both sides by 3
x =5
now, 2x - 6 = 2*5 - 6 = 10 -6 = 4

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