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1-3x-8+2x-2=15
To find the opposite of 3x+8, find the opposite of each term.
-7-3x+2x-2=15
Subtract 8 from 1 to get -7.
-7-x-2=15
Combine -3x and 2x to get -x.
-9-x=15
Subtract 2 from -7 to get -9.
-x=15+9
Add 9 to both sides.
-x=24
Add 15 and 9 to get 24.
x=-24
Multiply both sides by -1.
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