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  • 10-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation for x.
15 = -2x + 3

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Sarahsa
Sarahsa Sarahsa
  • 10-03-2019

The answer is -6 because, u will transfer 3 to the other side where 15 is ,so the answer will be 12. Divide 12 by -2 it will be -6.

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gmany
gmany gmany
  • 10-03-2019

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]-2x+3=15\qquad\text{subtract 3 from both sides}\\\\-2x+3-3=15-3\\\\-2x=12\qquad\text{divide both sides by (-2)}\\\\\dfrac{-2x}{2}=\dfrac{12}{-2}\\\\x=-6[/tex]

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