6 less than six times a number equals the sum of three times the number and fifteen.

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Answer 1

Good Morning, Rachel,

6x - 6 = 3x + 15  

6x = 3x + 21 

3x = 21 

x = 7 


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Also: You will notice the answer checks when you plug the value of 7 in for x. 6x - 6 = 3x + 15 6(7) - 6 = 3(7) +15 42 - 6 = 21 + 15 36 = 36