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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help solve for x: -3(2x+6)=-12 answers x=1 and x=5 x=-1 and x=-5 x=-9 and x=3 no solution

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help I have no idea what i do.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (amberparrishxo):

I got 3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know it is -1 but what is x=-5 mean

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[-3(2x+6)=-12\] Distribute the -3 \[-6x-18=-12\] add 18 to both sides \[-6x=6\] Divide -6 to both sides \[x=-1\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I did that but what Does x=-5 mean

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You should only have one answer I beleive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it multiple choice??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, but thank you for your help.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem I'll look into the -5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ya i'm positive there should only be one answer

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