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How do you solve for x when the equation is 3x+15=45

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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to get x by itself.

Whatever we do to one side, we do it to the other side to keep it balanced.

3x + 15 = 45

- 15 = -15 (Subtract 15 from both sides)

3x = 30 (Divide both sides by 3)

3 = 3

x = 10

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