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Solve for x (giving double points)

Solve for x (giving double points)-example-1
User Ramanman
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Answer:

x=-8

Explanation:

x+15+x+16=15

=) 2x+31=15

=)2x=15-31

=)2x=-16

=)
(2x)/(2) =(-16)/(2) (The 2(s) in
(2x)/(2) cancel out, leaving x=
(-16)/(2), or x=-8

Hope this helps!

User Shrek Tan
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The answer is -8. Just plug in the options for x and add both up to get the full length of the line which is 15
User Blanche
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