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21 July, 18:22

Solve for x.

6 (x - 1) = 9 (x + 2)

x = - 8

x = - 3

x = 3

x = 8

+3
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  1. 21 July, 18:46
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    6 (x - 1) = 9 (x + 2) ... first, we distribute thru the parenthesis

    6x - 6 = 9x + 18 ... subtract 9x from both sides, add 6 to both sides

    6x - 9x = 18 + 6 ... simplify

    -3x = 24 ... divide both sides by - 3

    x = - 24/3

    x = - 8 <==
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