Question 192064
{{{-8(x-3)+12x=15-(2x+3)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8x+24+12x=15-2x-3}}} Distribute.



{{{4x+24=15-2x-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x+24=-2x+12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{4x=-2x+12-24}}} Subtract {{{24}}} from both sides.



{{{4x+2x=12-24}}} Add {{{2x}}} to both sides.



{{{6x=12-24}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6x=-12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-12)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2}}} 



So either you have the wrong problem (ie made a typo) or the book is wrong.