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What is 2x+3=x+15 pls help

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

2x+3=x+15 (subtract x from both sides)

2x + 3 - x = x + 15 - x

x + 3 = 15 (subtract 3 from both sides)

x + 3 - 3 = 15 - 3

x = 15-3

x = 12

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