SOLUTION: I'm trying to check the solution for: x-15=6 my work: x-15= 6 +15= +15 x = 21 ? Thank you!

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Question 449633: I'm trying to check the solution for:
x-15=6
my work: x-15= 6
+15= +15
x = 21 ?
Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct. Good job.


Here's a way to check:

x-15=6+ Start with the given equation


21-15=6+ Plug in x=21


6=6+ Subtract the terms on the left side.


Since the equation is true, this verifies the solution.