Question 509008
{{{-6+3x=-42}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x=-42+6}}} Add {{{6}}} to both sides.



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



{{{x=(-36)/(3)}}} 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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