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What is the equation for 15-2x=-7x?

User Max Yao
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

What is the equation for

15 - 2x = -7x

-2x + 7x = -15

5x = -15

x = -15 : 5

x = -3

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check

15 - 2 * (-3) = -7 * (-3)

15 + 6 = 21

21 = 21

the answer is good

User Smajl
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Answer:

Explanation:

(15-2x= -7x)+2x

(15= -5x)/5

(3= -x)-1

-3=x

User Neil Stevens
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