Use INTERSECT to find the solution to the equation. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
-6(x - 5)= 2(x - 6)
A)x = 4.5
B)x = 5.5
C)x = -4.5
D)x = -5.5

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To solve the equation 6(x - 5) = 2(x - 6), first distribute the numbers outside the parentheses: 6x - 30 = 2x - 12. Then, subtract 2x from both sides to get 4x - 30 = -12. Next, add 30 to both sides to get 4x = 18. Finally, divide both sides by 4 to find x = 4.5.

Use INTERSECT to Find the Solution to the Equation