SOLUTION: -6x+3(4x-1)=9

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Question 674097: -6x+3(4x-1)=9
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-6x%2B3%284x-1%29=9 Start with the given equation.


-6x%2B12x-3=9 Distribute.


6x-3=9 Combine like terms on the left side.


6x=9%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


6x=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2812%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2