Question

Solve −2x − 15 = 6x + 9.

Answer 1

Answer: $x=-3$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:

$-2x - 15 = 6x + 9$

You must solve for "x" to find its value.

You can follow these steps:

- Add $2x$ to both sides of the equation:

$-2x - 15+2x= 6x + 9+2x$

$- 15 = 8x +9$

- Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation:

$- 15-9 = 8x +9-9$

$-24 = 8x$

- Divide both sides of the equation by 8. Then you get:

$\frac{-24}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}\\\\x=-3$