Question 628080
{{{3(x-6)-9(x+6)=-2(x+16)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x-18-9x-54=-2x-32}}} Distribute.



{{{-6x-72=-2x-32}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-6x=-2x-32+72}}} Add {{{72}}} to both sides.



{{{-6x+2x=-32+72}}} Add {{{2x}}} to both sides.



{{{-4x=-32+72}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4x=40}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(40)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-10}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-10}}} 


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