SOLUTION: if 2x+15=27-4x what does x equal

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Question 258918: if 2x+15=27-4x what does x equal
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Greenfinch:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if 2x+15=27-4x what does x equal
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Add 4x to both sides of the equation to get:
6x + 15 = 27
Subtract 15 from both sides to get:
6x = 12
Divide both sides by 6 to solve for "x":
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Greenfinch(383) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add 4x to both sides 6x + 15 = 27
Subtract 15 from both 6x = 12
divide by 6 x = 2