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What is x in 3x+3= -2x-12
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What is x in 3x+3= -2x-12

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3x+3=-2x-12
Add 2x

3x+3+2x=-12

5x+3=-12
Subtract 3

5x=-12-3

5x=-15
Divide by 5

x= (-15)/(5)

x=-3
The answer is: -3
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3x+3=-2x-12 \\ 3x+2x=-12-3 \\ 5x=-15 \\ x=-3 \\ \\ \text{The answer is x=-3 ;)}
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