SOLUTION: 15 -4x = -33

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Question 278177: 15 -4x = -33
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15-4x=-33 Start with the given equation.



-4x=-33-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.



-4x=-48 Combine like terms on the right side.



x=%28-48%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.



x=12 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=12