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) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x=9x-15 Start with the given equation.


3x-9x=-15 Subtract 9x from both sides.


-6x=-15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-15%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate x.


x=5%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=5%2F2


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