How do you solve #2d - 3= 8d + 15#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-21T20:52:46

#d = -3#

First, we get like terms on the same side.

Subtract 2d from both sides.

#-3 = 6d + 15#

Subtract 15 from both sides.

#-18 = 6d#

Then, get d by itself.

Divide by 6 on both sides.

#-3 = d#