Question

What is the solution of 15+x=-2

Answer 1

x=-17

Explanation:

15+x=-2

Subtract 15 from both sides

15+x=-2

-15 -15

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x=-17

Answer 2

x = -17

Explanation:

We need to subtract 15 from both sides (so that x can be by itself) and when we do so we get x = -2 - 15 = -17.