−2(3x−15)=60

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Let's solve the equation step by step.

Given:

\[ -2(3x - 15) = 60 \]

First, distribute the -2 on the left side:

\[ -2 \cdot 3x + -2 \cdot (-15) = 60 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -6x + 30 = 60 \]

Next, we want to isolate \(x\). Start by subtracting 30 from both sides:

\[ -6x = 60 - 30 \]

Simplifying the right side gives:

\[ -6x = 30 \]

Now, divide both sides by -6:

\[ x = \frac{30}{-6} \]

Simplifying that gives:

\[ x = -5 \]

Thus, the solution to the equation is:

\[ \boxed{-5} \]