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Solve the equation $\"\"$ for x.

Apply distributive property : $\"\"$ .

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Add 18 to each side.

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Divide each side by negative 6.

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Cancel common terms.

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To check the solution, substitute the value of $\"\"$ in the original equation.

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The above statement is true, so the value of $\"\"$ is the solution of original equation. $\"\"$

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