rebecca2876 rebecca2876
  • 25-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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3x + 15 = -2x - 20
Help me pls solve for x

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vgloryy30
vgloryy30 vgloryy30
  • 25-01-2021

Answer:=−7

no problem!

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ren9087
ren9087 ren9087
  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

x= -7

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+15=-2x-20

Step 1 move the variable (x)  to the left hand and change its sign

3x+2x+15=-20

Move the constant (15) and change it's sign

3x+2x=-20-15

5x=-20-15

5x=-35

Divide both sides by 5

x= -7

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