Elementary Technical Mathematics

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1285199197
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-919-1

Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Equations with Variables in Both Members - Exercises - Page 240: 6

Answer

x = -6

Work Step by Step

5x+3=2x-15 subtract 2x from both sides 3x+3=-15 subtract 3 from both sides 3x=-18 subtract both sides by 3 -18/3 = -6
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