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Question 660857: What is 3+6d-5=-2
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Question:
What is 3+6d-5=-2

Answer:
In "official mathematical language," we would say, "Solve this equation for d."

3%2B3d-5=2

Combine like terms. 3 + -5 is -2.
3d-2=2

Add 2 to both sides.
3d=4

Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
d=4%2F3

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