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Question #N283

What is the solution to the equation $3x - 6 = 12$?
A. -6
B. -2
C. 2
D. 6
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Correct Answer is: D

Adding 6 to both sides of the equation yields $3x = 18$. Dividing both sides of this equation by 3 yields $x = 6$.