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If (x, 42) is a solution to the equation y = -6 (x – 15) – 3, find x

User Ulrich Schwarz
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Put y and find x

  • y=-6(x-15)-3
  • 42=-6(x-15)
  • 42+3=-6(x-15)
  • 45=-6x+90
  • -6x=-45
  • x=45/6
  • x=15/2
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