2 (4+x) -3 =15

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Expand the brackets:

8+2x-3=15, so 2x+5=15, 2x=10, x=5.

CHECK 2(4+5)-3=18-3=15 OK.
by Top Rated User (1.2m points)

2(4+5)-3=18-3=15 and that should be your answer.................. if not................. sorry.

by Level 3 User (2.7k points)
2 (4+x) -3 =15

8+2x-3=15

2x=15-5

2x=10

X=5
by Level 4 User (7.5k points)

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