SOLUTION: solve the equation -2(3x+9)=24

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Question 985781: solve the equation -2(3x+9)=24
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%283x%2B9%29=24 Start with the given equation.


-6x-18=24 Distribute.


-6x=24%2B18 Add 18 to both sides.


-6x=42 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2842%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate x.


x=-7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-7