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What value of X makes this equation true? -9x+15=3(2-x)

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Answer:

3/2

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Answer:

Explanation:

Equation

-9x+15=3(2-x) Remove the brackets.

Solution

-9x + 15 = 6 - 3x Add 9x to both sides

-9x+9x + 15 = 6 - 3x + 9x Combine

15 = 6 + 6x Subtract 6 from both sides

15 - 5 = 6 -6 + 6x Combine

10 = 6x Divide by 6

10/6 = 6x/6

Answer

x = 1 2/3 or 1.66666 ...

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