Question

Solve −2x − 15 = 6x + 9. (1 point) Question 5 options: 1) 3 2) −3 3) −1 4) 6

Answer 1

2) x = -3

Explanation:

Collect like terms, so gather all your x's on one side, and numbers in the other. Add -6x and +15 to both sides, so you get -2x - 6x = +9 + 15, so we have -8x = 24, divide both sides by -8 you get x = -3.

Answer 2

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