The equation given is 15x + 3x + 19 = -17.
Combining like terms, we have 18x + 19 = -17.
Subtracting 19 from both sides, we get 18x = -36.
Dividing both sides by 18, we find that x = -2.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) x = -2.
15x + 3x + 19 = −17
Responses
A x = −3
x = −3
B x = −2x = −2
C x = 2x = 2
D x = 4
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