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2\left(x+6\right)-\left(x-6\right)=9
Multiply both sides of the equation by 14, the least common multiple of 7,14.
2x+12-\left(x-6\right)=9
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x+6.
2x+12-x-\left(-6\right)=9
To find the opposite of x-6, find the opposite of each term.
2x+12-x+6=9
The opposite of -6 is 6.
x+12+6=9
Combine 2x and -x to get x.
x+18=9
Add 12 and 6 to get 18.
x=9-18
Subtract 18 from both sides.
x=-9
Subtract 18 from 9 to get -9.