Question 985781
{{{-2(3x+9)=24}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-6x-18=24}}} Distribute.



{{{-6x=24+18}}} Add {{{18}}} to both sides.



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



{{{x=(42)/(-6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-7}}}