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

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Question 243585: How do you know when you can divide first
3x+15=24
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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When solving equations, you basically follow the order of operations in reverse.


3x%2B15=24 Start with the given equation.


3x=24-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.


3x=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%289%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3