Question

Solve: −3(x − 2) = 15

3

−3

−5.7

−7

Answer 1

−3(x − 2) = 15 Distribute the -3

-3x + 6 = 15 Then subtract 6 from both sides.
-6 -6
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-3x = 9 Then divide both sides by -3.
/-3 /-3
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x = -3

Answer 2

\[−3(x − 2) = 15 \]divide by \(-3\)
\[x-2=-5\]add 2
\[x=-3\]

Answer 3

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