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Can someone help me with this question 2x+3=15 is x

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The answer is 6, because 15-3 is 12, and to get 12, you would have to do 2•6, so (2•6)+3=15. So, x=6.
User Lanitka
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

2x+3=15

subtract 3 on both sides

2x=12

x=6

User Samer Murad
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