How to solve (x+3)-(6x+9)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(x+3)-(6x+9)$$

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$-5x-6$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $6x+9$, find the opposite of each term.

$$x+3-6x-9$$

Combine $x$ and $-6x$ to get $-5x$.

$$-5x+3-9$$

Subtract $9$ from $3$ to get $-6$.

$$-5x-6$$

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$-5x-6$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $6x+9$, find the opposite of each term.

$$x+3-6x-9$$

Combine $x$ and $-6x$ to get $-5x$.

$$-5x+3-9$$

Subtract $9$ from $3$ to get $-6$.

$$-5x-6$$

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