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|2x + 3| = 15
what is x?

User KSFT
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

2x+3=15

Subtract 3 from both sides (3-3), 15-3

2x=12

Divide by 2 on both sides (2/2), 12/2=6

x=6

ISOLATE THE VARIABLE

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User Jero Toryaki
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Answer:

x = 6, -9

Explanation:

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