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document.write( "Multiply both sides by 3.  You will get\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2x = 72 + 18x.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Move 18x from right side to the left side changing the sign\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2x - 18x = 72.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Combine like terms in the left side\r\n" );
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document.write( "      -16x   = 72.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Divide both sides by -16\r\n" );
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document.write( "         x   = 72/(-16) = - 72/16 = -9/2.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  x = -9/2.\r\n" );
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