SOLUTION: can you help me solve this problem step by step 3x = 9x - 15

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Question 381530: can you help me solve this problem step by step
3x = 9x - 15

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is


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