Question 96865


{{{5x+15-3x-9=2}}} Start with the given equation



{{{2x+6=2}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{2x=2-6}}}Subtract 6 from both sides



{{{2x=-4}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-4)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x




{{{x=-2}}} Divide


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Answer:

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