SOLUTION: -2(x-6) how do i solve this problem

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Question 167351: -2(x-6)
how do i solve this problem
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
its just an expression...this isnt an equation
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now if -2(x-6) was equal to say 0
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then you would distribute the left side first -2x+6=0----> then subtract 6 from both sides
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-2x=-6---->divide by -2 on each side ---> x=3 with that scenario