SOLUTION: 2d + 36 = -3d - 54

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Question 113916: 2d + 36 = -3d - 54
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2d%2B36=-3d-54 Start with the given equation



2d=-3d-54-36Subtract 36 from both sides


2d%2B3d=-54-36 Add 3d to both sides


5d=-54-36 Combine like terms on the left side


5d=-90 Combine like terms on the right side


d=%28-90%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate d



d=-18 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is d=-18