To solve the equation \(-2(3x - 15) = 60\), follow these steps:
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Distribute \(-2\) on the left side of the equation:
\[ -2 \cdot 3x + (-2) \cdot (-15) = 60 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ -6x + 30 = 60 \]
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Next, isolate the term with \(x\) by subtracting \(30\) from both sides:
\[ -6x + 30 - 30 = 60 - 30 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ -6x = 30 \]
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Now, divide both sides by \(-6\) to solve for \(x\):
\[ x = \frac{30}{-6} \]
Simplifying gives:
\[ x = -5 \]
Thus, the solution is:
\[ \boxed{-5} \]
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