Solve for o 15=9-3o

15=9-3o

Rewrite the equation as 9-3o=15.

9-3o=15

Move all terms not containing o to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.

-3o=15-9

Subtract 9 from 15.

-3o=6

Divide each term by -3 and simplify.

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Divide each term in -3o=6 by -3.

-3o-3=6-3

Cancel the common factor of -3.

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Cancel the common factor.

-3o-3=6-3

Divide o by 1.

o=6-3

Divide 6 by -3.

o=-2

Solve for o 15=9-3o

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