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3x + 15 = -2x - 20
Help me pls solve for x

User Guenhter
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Answer:

x= -7

Explanation:

3x+15=-2x-20

Step 1 move the variable (x) to the left hand and change its sign

3x+2x+15=-20

Move the constant (15) and change it's sign

3x+2x=-20-15

5x=-20-15

5x=-35

Divide both sides by 5

x= -7

User Hectorsq
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Answer:=−7

no problem!

User Carlituxman
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