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15-2(3-2x)=46 what does the x equal

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Given ,

15-2(3-2x) = 46

Expanding,

15 -6 + 4x = 46

Transposing variables to LHSwith change of sign ,

4x = 46-15+6

4x = 37

X = 37/4 = 9.25
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Exact form: 37 over 4

Decimal form: 9.25

Mixed number form: 9 and 1 over 4

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