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9 January, 23:58

What is the process to solving - 2 (x-6) = -5 (x+3)

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  1. 10 January, 02:11
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    -2 (x-6) = -5 (x+3)

    Distributive property

    -2x + 12 = - 5x - 15

    Addition property of equality (Add 5x to both sides)

    3x + 12 = - 15

    Subtraction property of equality (Subtract 12 from both sides)

    3x = - 27

    Division property of equality (Divide both sides by 3)

    x = - 9
  2. 10 January, 03:53
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    Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

    -2 (x-6) = -5 (x+3)

    (-2) (x) + (-2) (-6) = (-5) (x) + (-5) (3) (Distribute)

    -2x+12=-5x+-15

    -2x+12=-5x-15

    Step 2: Add 5x to both sides.

    -2x+12+5x=-5x-15+5x

    3x+12=-15

    Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides.

    3x+12-12=-15-12

    3x=-27

    Step 4: Divide both sides by 3.

    3x3=-273

    x=-9
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