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X+2x+3=4x-12

3x+3=4x-12
3x-4x=-12-3
-x=-15
x=15


How do I verify x?

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Answer:

True

General Formulas and Concepts:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to verify x, simply plug it back into the original equation to see if the equation would be true.

Step 1: Define

Original Function: x + 2x + 3 = 4x - 12

x = 15

Step 2: Verify

  1. Substitute: 15 + 2(15) + 3 = 4(15) - 12
  2. Multiply: 15 + 30 + 3 = 60 - 12
  3. Add: 48 = 60 - 12
  4. Subtract: 48 = 48

Since 48 does indeed equal to 48, 15 would be a solution. Therefore, x = 15 is verified and true.

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