SOLUTION: I'm trying to check the solution for: x-15=6 my work: x-15= 6 +15= +15 x = 21 ? Thank you!

SOLUTION: I'm trying to check the solution for: x-15=6 my work: x-15= 6 +15= +15 x = 21 ? Thank you!

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Question 449633: I'm trying to check the solution for:
x-15=6
my work: x-15= 6
+15= +15
x = 21 ?
Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct. Good job.

Here's a way to check:

Start with the given equation

Plug in

Subtract the terms on the left side.

Since the equation is true, this verifies the solution.
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