SOLUTION: x-15 = -6 ____ 9

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Question 154575: x-15 = -6
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x-15%29%2F9+=+-6 Start with the given equation.


x-15+=+-54 Multiply both sides by 9.


x=-54%2B15 Add 15 to both sides.


x=-39 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-39