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3x-9-15-\left(-2x\right)=-44
To find the opposite of 15-2x, find the opposite of each term.
3x-9-15+2x=-44
The opposite of -2x is 2x.
3x-24+2x=-44
Subtract 15 from -9 to get -24.
5x-24=-44
Combine 3x and 2x to get 5x.
5x=-44+24
Add 24 to both sides.
5x=-20
Add -44 and 24 to get -20.
x=\frac{-20}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=-4
Divide -20 by 5 to get -4.