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3x+9=15
what does x equal
what does x equal
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To solve the equation \(3x + 9 = 15\), follow these steps:
1. Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation:
\[
3x + 9 - 9 = 15 - 9
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
3x = 6
\]
2. Next, divide both sides by 3:
\[
\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{6}{3}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 2
\]
So, \(x\) equals \(2\).
1. Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation:
\[
3x + 9 - 9 = 15 - 9
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
3x = 6
\]
2. Next, divide both sides by 3:
\[
\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{6}{3}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 2
\]
So, \(x\) equals \(2\).