SOLUTION: solve: -9x-15=-12

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Question 982618: solve: -9x-15=-12
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-9x-15 = -12.

Add 15 to both sides.  You will get

-9x = -12 + 15.

Calculate the sum in the right side:

-9x = 3.

Divide both sides by  -9.  You will get

x = 3%2F%28-9%29 = -1%2F3.

Answer.  x = -1%2F3.