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Solve the equation for x . 15=−2x+3

User Alasha
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Answer:

x = -6

that is the correct answer.

Explanation:


User Santosh Dangare
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To find x you need to make the variable alone:

subtract three from the right side, 15-3=-2x, simplify

12=-2x, then divide by negative 2

x=(-6)

User Taliah
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