Question

Solve the equation for x.
15 = -2x + 3

Answer 1

The answer is -6 because, u will transfer 3 to the other side where 15 is ,so the answer will be 12. Divide 12 by -2 it will be -6.

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

`-2x+3=15\qquad\text{subtract 3 from both sides}\\\\-2x+3-3=15-3\\\\-2x=12\qquad\text{divide both sides by (-2)}\\\\(-2x)/(2)=(12)/(-2)\\\\x=-6`