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If 15+3x=3(2−2x), then x= [blank]

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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

15+3x=3(2−2x)

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15+3x = 6 -6x

Add 6x to each side

15+3x+6x = 6-6x+6x

15+9x = 6

Subtract 15 from each side

15-15+9x = 6-15

9x = -9

Divide by 9

9x/9 = -9/9

x = -1

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