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7x - 2 = 9x+5
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Answer:

x = -7/2 or -3.5

Explanation:

7x - 2 = 9x + 5

Add 2 to both sides

7x = 9x + 7

Subtract 9x from both sides

-2x = 7

Divide both sides by -2

x = -7/2

x = -3.5

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