To solve the equation \( 2x - 6 = 18 \), follow these steps:
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Add 6 to both sides of the equation:
\[ 2x - 6 + 6 = 18 + 6 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 2x = 24 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{24}{2} \]
This gives:
\[ x = 12 \]
So, the solution is \( x = 12 \).