SOLUTION: 6-2 x = -8 - 3

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Question 156853: 6-2 x = -8
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6-%282%2F3%29x=-8 Start with the given equation.


3%286-%282%2Fcross%283%29%29x%29=3%28-8%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 3 to clear any fractions.


18-2x=-24 Distribute and multiply.


-2x=-24-18 Subtract 18 from both sides.


-2x=-42 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-42%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=21 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=21