SOLUTION: 9x + 45 = 3x -15

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Question 157878: 9x + 45 = 3x -15
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9x%2B45=3x-15 Start with the given equation.


9x=3x-15-45 Subtract 45 from both sides.


9x-3x=-15-45 Subtract 3x from both sides.


6x=-15-45 Combine like terms on the left side.


6x=-60 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-60%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=-10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-10