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Question Solve the equation 3(163x)=63(16-3x)=-6 using properties of equality. Options are (A) x=8x=-8, (B) x=6x=-6, (C) x=6x=6, (D) x=9x=-9.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are solving the equation for the variable xx.
2. We are using properties of equality to solve the equation.
3. The equation is 3(163x)=63(16-3x)=-6.

STEP 2

First, we distribute the 33 to both terms inside the parentheses.
3(163x)=31633x=489x3(16-3x) = 3*16 - 3*3x = 48 - 9x
So, the equation becomes:
489x=648 - 9x = -6

STEP 3

Next, we isolate the term with xx on one side of the equation by subtracting 4848 from both sides.
489x48=64848 - 9x - 48 = -6 - 48
This simplifies to:
9x=54-9x = -54

STEP 4

Finally, we solve for xx by dividing both sides of the equation by 9-9.
x=54/9x = -54 / -9

STEP 5

Calculate the value of xx.
x=54/9=6x = -54 / -9 = 6
So, the solution to the equation is x=6x=6.

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