Solve for x.

-3 = 3 (x-6) - 6x

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Multiply the bracket by 3

-3 = 3x-18-6x

-3 = 3x-6x-18 - just rearranging.

-3 = - 3x-18

Move - 18 to other side. Sign changes from - 18 to + 18.

-3+18 = - 3x-18+18.

15 = - 3x

Divide by - 3 to get positive x.

15/-3 = - 3x/-3

x = - 5

Answer: x = - 5

x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Performing the indicated multiplication, we get

-3 = 3x - 18 - 6x.

Combining the x terms, we get

-3 = - 3x - 18

Combining the constants, we get

3x = 3 - 18, or 3x = - 15.

Dividing both sides yields x = - 5.