Solve and graph this inequality on a number line:

-3 (x + 4) = 15

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Mathematics

Maxwell Black

13 December, 18:17

Solve and graph this inequality on a number line:

-3 (x + 4) = 15

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Atticus Nicholson · Answer 1

Steps to solve:

-3 (x + 4) = 15

~Distributive Property

(-3 * x) + (-3 * 4) = 15

~Simplify

-3x - 12 = 15

~Add 12 to both sides

-3x - 12 + 12 = 15 + 12

~Simplify

-3x = 27

~Divide - 3 to both sides

-3x/-3 = 27/-3

~Simplify

x = - 9

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Solve and graph this inequality on a number line:-3 (x + 4) = 15

Solve and graph this inequality on a number line:

-3 (x + 4) = 15