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−2(3x−15)=60


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To solve the equation \(-2(3x - 15) = 60\), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the \(-2\) on the left side: \[ -2 \cdot 3x + (-2) \cdot (-15) = -6x + 30 \] So the equation becomes: \[ -6x + 30 = 60 \]

  2. Subtract 30 from both sides: \[ -6x + 30 - 30 = 60 - 30 \] This simplifies to: \[ -6x = 30 \]

  3. Divide both sides by \(-6\): \[ x = \frac{30}{-6} = -5 \]

Thus, the solution is: \[ \boxed{-5} \]