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  • 25-03-2022
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Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation. - 6(x + 2) = 18​

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isalep93 isalep93
  • 25-03-2022

-6 * x - 6 * 2 = 18

- 6x - 12 = 18

- 6x - 12 + 12 = 18 + 12

- 6x = 30

x = 30/(-6)

x = -5

check

-6 (-5 + 2) = - 6 * (-3) = - 18  ok

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