SOLUTION: How do you know when you can divide first 3x+15=24

Question 243585: How do you know when you can divide first
3x+15=24
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When solving equations, you basically follow the order of operations in reverse.

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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