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Solve the equation. $$ x-(-9)=15 $$

Name: Problem 58, Chapter 6: Algebra 1
Uploaded: 2020-09-03T01:31:46-08:00
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Description: Solve the equation. x-(-9)=15

   Solve the equation.
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x-(-9)=15
$$

Algebra 1

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 58

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Solved by Expert Amy Jiang

09/03/2020

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The double negative in the equation can be simplified to a positive, so the equation becomes: $$ x + 9 = 15 $$ Show more…

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