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What is the answer to 6x+15=3x+8

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Answer:

x = -7/3

Explanation:

6x+15=3x+8

Subtract 3x from each side

6x-3x+15=3x-3x+8

3x+15 = 8

Subtract 15 from each side

3x+15-15 = 8-15

3x=-7

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = -7/3

x = -7/3

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