Why is the first step when solving 2x – 15 - 4x = 3 to combine like terms?

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Why is the first step when solving
2x – 15 - 4x = 3 to combine like terms?

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Answer:

-9 is the final answer

Explanation:

2x-4x=-2x

so the equation would be -2x-15=3

add 15 to both sides -2x=18

divide both sides by -2

Hidayat answered Nov 20, 2021

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