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How do i solve 15-2x=3x

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Answer:

X= 3X

Explanation:

Get the variable by itself moving it to the other side of the equal sign. The opposite of subtracting is adding, so you add 2x to -2x which cancels out. 3x + 2x equal 5x. now your left with 15=5x, you divided to find x. 15 divided by 5 is 3. X=3

User Eugene Dudnyk
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

15-2x=3x

move the terms

-2x-3x=-15

collect like terms

-5x=-15

divide both sides

x=3

User Kuroi Neko
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