SOLUTION: I need help on the equation 2(6d+3)= 18 - 3(16 - 3d)

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Question 173221: I need help on the equation 2(6d+3)= 18 - 3(16 - 3d)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%286d%2B3%29=18-3%2816-3d%29 Start with the given equation.


12d%2B6=18-48%2B9d Distribute.


12d%2B6=9d-30 Combine like terms on the right side.


12d=9d-30-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


12d-9d=-30-6 Subtract 9d from both sides.


3d=-30-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


3d=-36 Combine like terms on the right side.


d=%28-36%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate d.


d=-12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is d=-12