Question

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A. 12

B. 6

C. 2

D. 15

Answer 1

The answer to this equation would be B. 6!

Explanation:

1. 2x + 3 = 15
2. Subtract 3 from left and right side. Variable needs to be left alone. 15 will turn into 12.
3. 2x = 12
4. x= 6 since 2 x 6 = 12 or divide 12 by 2 and get 6

Check Answer:

2(6) + 3 = 15

2x6 =12

12 + 3 =15

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

2x + 3 = 15

- 3 -3

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2x = 12

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2 2

That cancels out 2x so x = 6