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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-24+12=2x$$

Solve for x

$x=-6$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add $-24$ and $12$ to get $-12$.

$$-12=2x$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$2x=-12$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{-12}{2}$$

Divide $-12$ by $2$ to get $-6$.

$$x=-6$$