Answer
$x=9$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $3=x+9-15$. In order to solve, we must first group like terms on the right side.
$3=x+9-15=x-6$
Add 6 to both sides.
$3+6=x-6+6$
$9=x+0$
$x=9$
Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321825535
ISBN 13:
978-0-32182-553-7
Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.6 Solving Equations - 9.6 Exercises - Page 673: 75
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