Solve the equation filling in the steps: 2(x−3)+21=−3
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Distribute to get 2x - 6 + 21 = -3
Combine like terms to get 2x + 15 = -3
Use the addition property to get 2x = -18
Divide by 2 to get x = -9
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Distribute to get 2(x - 3) + 21 = -3.
By distributing, we get 2x - 6 + 21 = -3.
Combine like terms to get 2x + 15 = -3.
To isolate x, we need to move 15 to the other side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 15 from both sides: 2x + 15 - 15 = -3 - 15.
Simplifying further, we have 2x = -18.
To solve for x, we divide both sides of the equation by 2: 2x/2 = -18/2.
The simplified solution is x = -9.
Distribute to get: 2x - 6 + 21 = -3
Combine like terms to get: 2x + 15 = -3
Use the Addition Property of Equality to isolate x: 2x + 15 - 15 = -3 - 15
Simplify: 2x = -18
Use the Division Property of Equality to solve for x: 2x/2 = -18/2
Simplify: x = -9
The solution to the equation is x = -9.