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What does x equal if the equation is 4x+15=9x

User Toftis
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Start by moving all like terms to one side:

4x + 15 = 9x

4x - 9x = -15

Simplify:

-5x = -15

x = 3

User Dragos Strugar
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4x + 15 = 9x. Subtract 4x from both sides.

15 = 5x. Divide each side by 5.

3 = x.

User Rusan Kax
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