Evaluate: 6-4(3x-1)=-2

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Expression: $6-4\left( 3x-1 \right)=-2$

Distribute $-4$ through the parentheses

$6-12x+4=-2$

Add the numbers

$10-12x=-2$

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

$-12x=-2-10$

Calculate the difference

$-12x=-12$

Divide both sides of the equation by $-12$

$x=1$

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