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solve for x:
-(2x + 6) + 6x = -(-5x - 3)
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attempt 1 out of 2
x =
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Explanation:

Step1: Distribute negative signs

$-(2x+6)+6x = 5x+3$

Step2: Simplify left side

$-2x-6+6x = 5x+3$
$\implies 4x-6 = 5x+3$

Step3: Isolate x terms

$4x-5x = 3+6$

Step4: Compute final value

$-x = 9$
$\implies x = -9$

Answer:

$x=-9$