College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 90: 13

Answer

$x$ = -5

Work Step by Step

The purpose of the equation is to solve for $x$, which can be done by isolating $x$ on one side of the equation. 3$x$ + 15 = 0 3$x$ = -15 $\frac{3x}{3}$ = $\frac{-15}{3}$ $x$ = -5
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