College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the solution of the equation 3x - 6 = -12?

6
-18
18
-6

The correct answer is: -6

To solve this linear equation, we need to isolate x on one side of the equal sign. By adding 6 to both sides of the equation, we get 3x = -6. Then, by dividing both sides by 3, we can cancel out the coefficient of x and find the value of x. This gives us x = -6/3 = -2. Therefore, the solution of the equation is -2. Option A (6) and C (18) are incorrect because they do not satisfy the given equation. Option B (-18) is incorrect because it is the result of adding 6 to both sides of the equation instead of subtracting.