6(x – 1) = 9(x + 2) Solve

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Tom [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

x=−8

Step-by-step explanation:

6(x−1)=9(x+2)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

6(x−1)=9(x+2)

(6)(x)+(6)(−1)=(9)(x)+(9)(2)(Distribute)

6x+−6=9x+18

6x−6=9x+18

Step 2: Subtract 9x from both sides.

6x−6−9x=9x+18−9x

−3x−6=18

Step 3: Add 6 to both sides.

−3x−6+6=18+6

−3x=24

Step 4: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x/−3=24/−3

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