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Solve for x please help! (show work)

Solve for x please help! (show work)-example-1

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Answer:

4/3(3x+9)-2x=15

4x+12+9-2x=15

2x+21=15

2x=-6

x=-3

Let me know if this helps!

User Safoor Safdar
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Answer:

x = 3/2

Explanation:

4/3 ( 3x+9) -2x= 15

Distribute 4/3

4x+12 -2x =15

Combine like terms

2x+12 = 15

Subtract 12 from each side

2x+12-12 =15-12

2x = 3

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 3/2

x = 3/2

User Eric Cornelson
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