Question

How do you solve `-12= \frac { - 2x + 15} { 3} + 4x`?

Answer 1

`x=-5.1`

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Explanation:

To solve `−12=(−2x+15)/3+4x` multiply both sides by 3

`-36=-2x+15+12x`
Combine like terms: `-36=10x+15`
`10x=-51`
`x=-5.1`