Answer: x = -1 / 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given expression
6 (2x - 5) = -34
Expand the parentheses and apply the distributive property
6 · 2x - 6 · 5 = -34
12x - 30 = -34
Add 30 on both sides
12x - 30 + 30 = -34 + 30
12x = -4
Divide 12 on both sides
12x / 12 = -4 / 12
[tex]\boxed{x=-\frac{1}{3} }[/tex]
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