madisondaymon
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  • 22-06-2016
  • Mathematics
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Clarence solved the equation 3x + 15 = 33 and showed the following work.

3x + 15 = 33
3x + 15 - 15 = 33
3x = 33
=
x = 11

Which of the following is true?

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nerdynajla6
nerdynajla6 nerdynajla6
  • 22-06-2016
3x+15 is the only true one there, because working the problem out, the working out should be:

3x+15=33
3x=33-15
3x=18
x=18÷3
thus x=6
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