Question 520989
{{{15x-8-3x=16}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12x-8=16}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{12x=16+8}}} Add {{{8}}} to both sides.



{{{12x=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(24)/(12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{12}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=2}}} 


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