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What's-3x=15 equal?

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What is? ===> - 3x = 15

Lets solve your Equation:

- 3x = 15

Step 1: Divide both sides by -3:

- 3x / - 3 = 15 / - 3

Therefore, - 3x = 15 ===>; Answer, x = -5

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User Jamie Cockburn
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-3x = 15

You want x alone on the left side. You have x multiplied by -3. You need to divide the left side by -3. The rule with an equation is that you must do the same operation to both sides. Divide both sides by -3.


(-3x)/(-3) = (15)/(-3)


x = -5

Answer: x = -5

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