-2(x-3)=-12

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Solution for -2(x-3)=-12 equation:


Simplifying
-2(x + -3) = -12

Reorder the terms:
-2(-3 + x) = -12
(-3 * -2 + x * -2) = -12
(6 + -2x) = -12

Solving
6 + -2x = -12

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + -2x = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + -2x = -12 + -6
-2x = -12 + -6

Combine like terms: -12 + -6 = -18
-2x = -18

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = 9

Simplifying
x = 9

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