Question 171785


{{{5x+24=2x+15}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=2x+15-24}}} Subtract {{{24}}} from both sides.



{{{5x-2x=15-24}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=15-24}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=-9}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-9)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-3}}}