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3 years ago

-6x+15=33 what is the first best step in solving for x?

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2 answers:

Vlada [557]3 years ago

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Do 33-15 then divide by -6 and you should get your answer

Marysya12 [62]3 years ago

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Answer:

x= -3

Step-by-step explanation:

1) subtract 15 on both sides

should look like: -6x=18

2) divide the -6 on both sides

3) 18 divided by -6 is -3

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