Question

How do you solve `(3/2)x - 15 = -12`?

Answer 1

`x=2`

Explanation:

`3/2x-15=-12`

`3/2x=-12+15`

`3/2x=3`

`3/2xtimes2/3=3times2/3`

`x=2`

Answer 2

X=2

Explanation:

I am not an expert at math, but I can help with this problem.

First you need to add 15 to both sides of the equation because there is a -15 on the side of the variable. So the -15 plus the 15 cancels out, so your left with `3/2x` on the side with the variable. Then you add 15 to the -12 which is 3.

`2/3 x-15=-12`

`3/2x=3`

Then you have to isolate the variable. Which means there are no numbers attached to the variable. So you divide both sides by `3/2`. So your left with just x on on side and on the other side you have `3 divide 3/2` = 2. So you have `x=2`.

Hope I helped! :)