How do you solve this linear equation # 3(2x + 1) = 2x - 9#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-12-04T13:51:06

#color(blue)(x=-3#

#3 * (2x+1) = 2x-9#

#3 * (2x) + 3 * (1) = 2x-9#

#6x + 3 = 2x-9#

#6x -2x= -9-3#

#4x= -12#

#x=-12/4#

#color(blue)(x=-3#