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x=-6
↓Steps Explained:↓
Solve for x
2x - 15 = - 27
Divide each side by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| -15 |
| 2 |
Group constants
Group our constants -15 and -27.
add 15 to both sides
2x - 15 + 15 = -27 + 15
Cancel 15 on the left side:
2x = -12
Divide each side of the equation by 2
| 2x | |
| 2 |
| = |
| -12 |
| 2 |
x = - 6
Final Answer
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