What is the value of x in the equation? 2 thirds times open paren x plus 6 close paren is equal to negative 18

Multiply both sides of (2/3)(x + 6) = −18 by 3/2 to get x + 6 = −27. Subtract 6 from both sides, giving x = −33. The correct choice is negative 33.

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