Question

Solve. x + 9 = –15 x = [1]

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Answer 1

Answer:

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 9 = -15x = [1]

x - x + 9 = -15x -x = 1

9 - 1 = -16x

8 = 16x

8/16 = 16/16x

1/2 = x

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Answer 2

x + 9 = -15
[1] + 9 = -15
1 + 9 = -15
10 = -15

Answer: 10 does not equal -15