Question

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6(x - 7) = 24

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$6(x - 7)=6x-42$. So the equation becomes $6x - 42=-24$.

Step2: Add 42 to both sides

$6x-42 + 42=-24 + 42$, which simplifies to $6x = 18$.

Step3: Divide both sides by 6

$\frac{6x}{6}=\frac{18}{6}$, so $x = 3$.

Answer:

$x = 3$