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The solution to -3(2-5x)=3x+12 is

User Ironkey
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Answer:

x = 1.5

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

-3(2 - 5x) = 3x + 12

(-3 * 2) + (-3 * -5x) = 3x + 12

-6 + 15x = 3x + 12

Step 2: Subtract 3x from both sides

-6 + 15x - 3x = 3x + 12 - 3x

-6 + 12x = 12

Step 3: Add 6 to both sides

-6 + 12x + 6 = 12 + 6

12x = 18

Step 4: Divide both sides by 12

12x / 12 = 18 / 12

x = 1.5

Answer: x = 1.5

User Astack
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Solution is 1.5

Explanation:

  • Step 1: Solve the expression.

-3(2 - 5x) = 3x + 12

-6 + 15x = 3x + 12

12x = 18

x = 18/12 = 3/2 = 1.5

User Einar Egilsson
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