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15=3(2x+4)-3 prove x=1

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Answer:

X=1

Explanation:

6x+12-3=15

6x+9=15

6x+9-9=15-9

6x=6

X=1

User Krishnam
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Answer:

see below

Explanation:

15=3(2x+4)-3

Distribute

15 = 6x +12 - 3

Combine like terms

15= 6x +9

Subtract 9 from each side

15 -9 = 6x+9-9

6 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

6/6 = 6x/6

1 =x

User Justin Wiseman
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