Question

-3(x - 1) + 9 = 15 find the varible

Answer 1

The variable (x) is -1.

Explanation:

use the distributive property

-3(x - 1) + 9 = 15

-3x + 3 + 9 = 15

-3x + 12 = 15

-12 -12

-3x = 3

divide by -3

x = -1

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

-3(x-1) + 9 = 15

-3x + 3 + 9 = 15

-3x = 3

x = -1