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What is x in 15 = -3(x -2)

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Coolguy0420

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

15 = -3(x -2)

-5=x-2

-3=x

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Answer:

x = -3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right  

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

15 = -3(x - 2)

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -3 on both sides:                              -5 = x - 2
  2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides:                                  -3 = x
  3. Rewrite/Rearrange:                                                                                        x = -3
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