To solve the equation \(-2(3x - 15) = 60\), follow these steps: 1. Distribute \(-2\) on the left side: \[ -2 \cdot 3x + (-2) \cdot (-15) = 60 \] \[ -6x + 30 = 60 \] 2. Subtract 30 from both sides: \[ -6x + 30 - 30 = 60 - 30 \] \[ -6x = 30 \] 3. Divide both sides by \(-6\): \[ x = \frac{30}{-6} = -5 \] So, the solution is \( x = -5 \).

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

Distribute \(-2\) on the left side: \[ -2 \cdot 3x + (-2) \cdot (-15) = 60 \] \[ -6x + 30 = 60 \]
Subtract 30 from both sides: \[ -6x + 30 - 30 = 60 - 30 \] \[ -6x = 30 \]
Divide both sides by \(-6\): \[ x = \frac{30}{-6} = -5 \]

So, the solution is \( x = -5 \).