Solve using the ALGEBRAIC method: -3(x - 2) = 9

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Solve -3(x − 2) = 9.

1. Distribute: -3x + 6 = 9
2. Subtract 6 from both sides: -3x = 3
3. Divide by -3: x = -1

Check: -3(−1 − 2) = -3(−3) = 9, which matches. So x = -1.