SOLUTION: -6+3x=-42

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Question 509008: -6+3x=-42
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-6%2B3x=-42 Start with the given equation.


3x=-42%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


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


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


x=-12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-12

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