-3(x-2)=-42

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-3(x-2)=-42

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-3(x-2)=-42

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-3x+6)=-42

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-3x+6=-42

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-3x=-42-6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-3x=-48

We divide both sides of the equation by -3 to get x. 
x=16

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