To find the value of x in the equation 15x + 4 – 3 = 45x – 2, we first simplify both sides:
Combine like terms on the left side:
15x + 1 = 45x – 2
Next, we can rearrange the equation to isolate x. Let’s move the terms involving x to one side and the constant terms to the other side:
15x – 45x = -2 – 1
This simplifies to:
-30x = -3
Now, divide both sides by -30:
x = rac{-3}{-30} = rac{1}{10}
So, the value of x is 0.1 or 1/10.