SOLUTION: 2x + 7(x-3)= 6

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Question 338327: 2x + 7(x-3)= 6
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2x%2B7%28x-3%29=6 Start with the given equation.


2x%2B7x-21=6 Distribute.


9x-21=6 Combine like terms on the left side.


9x=6%2B21 Add 21 to both sides.


9x=27 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2827%29%2F%289%29 Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3


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