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

User Kalyn
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Answer:

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

User Ophelia
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

-3(x-1) + 9 = 15

-3x + 3 + 9 = 15

-3x = 3

x = -1

User Harshitpthk
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