Question 443299
6(3x - 2) = 42
Distribute: 18x - 12 = 42
Add 12 to both sides: 18x - 12 + 12 = 42 + 12
Simplify: 18x = 54
Divide both sides by 18 to isolate x: {{{18x/18 = 54/18}}}
Simplify: x = 3

Therefore, x = 3. =)