Solve the equation.
-$$6 ( 2 x - 1 ) = 24$$
A) $\left\{ \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right\}$
B) $\left\{ \frac { 25 } { 12 } \right\}$
C) $\left\{ \frac { 3 } { 2 } \right\}$
D) $\left\{ \frac { 23 } { 12 } \right\}$

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First, distribute the 6: $6 \times 2x - 6 = 24$. Simplify to get $12x - 6 = 24$. Add 6 to both sides: $12x = 30$. Divide by 12: $x = \frac{30}{12} = \frac{5}{2}$.

Solve the Equation 6(2x−1)=246 ( 2 x - 1 ) = 246(2x−1)=24

Solve the Equation $6 ( 2 x - 1 ) = 24$