SOLUTION: Please solve the equation. -9x+15=-22-4(x+12). Thanks for the help!

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Question 60299This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: Please solve the equation. -9x+15=-22-4(x+12).
Thanks for the help! This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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-9X+15=-22-4(X+12)
-9X+15=-22-4X-48
-9X+4X=-22-48-15
-5X=-85
X=-85/-5
X=17
PROOF
-9*17+15=-22-4(17+12)
-153+15=-22-68-48
-138=-138