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  • 19-06-2019
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What is the value of x in the equation 15(x + 4) - 3 = 4.5(x - 2)?

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tnhummel12 tnhummel12
  • 19-06-2019

Hi there!

The Eqn. is :-

1.5 (x + 4) - 3 = 4.5 (x - 2)

1.5x + 6 - 3 = 4.5x - 9

Combining the like terms :-

1.5x - 4.5x = - 9 - 6 + 3

- 3x = - 15 + 3

- 3x = - 12

x = \dfrac {- 12}{- 3}

x = 4

Hence, the required answer is → x = 4

~ Hope it helps!

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