Question

Solve the equation.

6 minus lower x minus lower x equals 18
(1 point)
Responses

negative 6
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6
6

9
9

negative 9

Answer 1

that was wrong answer it is -6

Answer 2

negative 9

Answer 3

I apologize for the mistake. You are correct. The correct answer is -6.
The equation is:

6 - x - x = 18

Combining like terms, we have:

6 - 2x = 18

Subtracting 6 from both sides, we get:

-2x = 12

Dividing both sides by -2, we get:

x = -6

So, the solution to the equation is x = -6.