OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 4 · Algebra · Inequalities

Solving an Equation Algebraically When the Variable Appears on Both Sides

Solve the following equation: $4 (x - 3) + 12 = 15 - 5 (x + 6) .$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable · Example 4

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