SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 3x + x =15-3

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Question 114201: Solve the equation: 3x + x =15-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2Bx=15-3 Start with the given equation



4x=15-3 Combine like terms on the left side


4x=12 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2812%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x



x=3 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=3