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X/3 - 15 = -7 solve for x

User Uzoamaka
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Answer:


x=24

Explanation:


(x)/(3)-15=-7

Add 15 to both sides:


(x)/(3)-15+15=-7+15


(x)/(3) =8

Multiply both sides by 3:


(3x)/(3)=8*3


x=24

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