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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$7x+9=6x-15$$

Solve for x

$x=-24$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $6x$ from both sides.

$$7x+9-6x=-15$$

Combine $7x$ and $-6x$ to get $x$.

$$x+9=-15$$

Subtract $9$ from both sides.

$$x=-15-9$$

Subtract $9$ from $-15$ to get $-24$.

$$x=-24$$