Question

If 15+3x=3(2−2x), then x= [blank]

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

15+3x=3(2−2x)

Distribute

15+3x = 6 -6x

Add 6x to each side

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

15+9x = 6

Subtract 15 from each side

15-15+9x = 6-15

9x = -9

Divide by 9

9x/9 = -9/9

x = -1