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Solving an Equation Algebraically When the Variable Appears on Both Sides

Avg difficulty 2.5

Solve the following equation: $4 \left(x −3\right) + 12 = 15 −5 \left(x + 6\right) .$

OpenStax Algebra and Trigonometry 2e, 2.2 Linear Equations in One Variable, exercise 22

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