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SOlve for x+2 = 2x-9+4

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Step 1. Combine like terms for simplification

x + 2 = 2x - 5

Step 2. Subtact 2 from both sides

x = 2x - 7

Step 3. Subtract 2x from both sides

-x = -7

Step 4. Divide it all by -1 to isolate the variable.

x = 7

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