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-3x + -15 = 12
x = __

User Toonsend
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

alright so first we eliminate the -15 and to do that we add 15 on both sides:

-3x-15+15=12+15

-3x=27

Now we divide 3 on both sides to make the equation equal to x


(-3x)/(-3) = (27)/(-3)

x=9

And that's your answer, you're welcome :)

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