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OpenStudy (anonymous):

determine whether the problem is an expression or an equation. then simplify each expression or solve. x+3-2x=-12

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

See , as i had mentioned in your another question that an equation alsways carries an equality sign i.e. = thus this is an equation

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

ok

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Now see As I mentioned you earlier that an equation can be solved while an expression can always be simplified.

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Now lets solve it

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

x+3-2x=-12 => -x + 3 + 12= 0 => x = 15

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

Therefore, the solution of the given equation is x = 15

OpenStudy (vishweshshrimali5):

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