Solve the following equation for x. (3/5)x - 15 = (6/5)x + 12 5 -5 -45 45

DTs asked Nov 21, 2023

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Solve the following equation for x.

(3/5)x - 15 = (6/5)x + 12
5
-5
-45
45

DTs asked Nov 21, 2023

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Answer:

x = -45

Explanation:

(3/5)x - 15 = (6/5)x + 12

(6/5)x - (3/5)x = -15 - 12

(3/5)x = -27

0.6x = -27

x = (-27)/0.6

x = -45

Heshan answered Nov 26, 2023

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