College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 84: 20

Answer

$-5$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{2x+5}{15}=\frac{x+2}{9}$ $(2x+5)9=15(x+2)$ $18x+45=15x+30$ $3x+45=30$ $3x=-15$ $x=-5$
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