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3 years ago

What value of x makes the equation true 2 (6x-1) = -38

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Anestetic [448]3 years ago

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Answer:

<h3> $\boxed{\bold{\boxed{ \sf{x = - 3}}}}$ </h3>

Step-by-step explanation:

$\sf{2(6x - 1) = - 38}$

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

⇒ $\sf{12x - 2 = - 38}$

Move constant to right hand side and change it's sign

⇒ $\sf{12x = - 38 + 2}$

Calculate

⇒ $\sf{12x = - 36}$

Divide both sides of the equation by 12

⇒ $\sf{ \frac{12x}{12} = \frac{ - 36}{12} }$

Calculate

⇒ $\sf{x = - 3}$

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