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How do you solve #−2(x − 3) = −6#?

Answer 1

Eva Abramson

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#−2* (x−3)=−6#

#(−2)* (x) + (-2) * (−3)=−6#

#−2x + 6=−6#

#−2x =−6-6#

#−2x =-12#

#x=(-12)/-2#

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Answer 2

Eva Abramson

To solve the equation -2(x - 3) = -6, you would first distribute the -2 to both terms inside the parentheses. This gives you -2x + 6 = -6. Then, you would subtract 6 from both sides to isolate the variable term, resulting in -2x = -12. Finally, you would divide both sides by -2 to solve for x. This gives you x = 6.

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