Solve for x. 6 times open paren x minus 1 close paren is equal to 9 times open paren x plus 2 close paren

Distribute on both sides: 6x − 6 = 9x + 18. Subtract 6x and 18 from both sides to get −24 = 3x, so x = −8. The correct choice is C, x is equal to negative 8.

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