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What is the answer for6x+15=3(x+3)

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6x+15=3(x+3)
6x+15=3x+9
6x-3x=9-15
3x =-6
x = -2
User Alexey Ragozin
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Answer:


x = ( - 2)

Explanation:


6x + 15 = 3(x + 3) \\ 6x + 15 = 3x + 9 \\ 6x - 3x = - 15 + 9 \\ 3x = - 6 \\ (3x)/(3) = ( - 6)/(3) \\ x = - 2

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