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2x+15=x/2-3

Can someone solve for x and show the answer step by step?

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Answer:


2x + 15 = (x)/(2) - 3

Move the variable


4x + 30 = x - 6


4x - x + 30 = - 6

Collect like terms


4x - x = - 6 - 30


3x = - 6 - 30


3x = - 36

Divide both sides by three


x = - 12

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