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10. If 15 - x = 4, then x =
A. -21
B. -11
C. 1
D. 11

User Ashish M
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

15-x=4

Subtract 15 from both sides

leaves you with

-x=-11

x=11

User Bitifet
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Hey there! :)

15 - x = 4

Subtract 15 from both sides.

-x = 4 - 15

Simplify.

-x = -11

Divide both sides by -1.

-x ÷ -1 = -11 ÷ -1

x = 11

Therefore, your answer is D. 11

~Hope I helped! :)

User AlbertS
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