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2x+39=6x-9
what is the value of x?

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Answer:

x = 12

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Subtract 6x from both sides.

2x + 39 - 6x = 6x - 9 - 6x

-4x + 39 = -9

Subtract 39 from both sides.

4x + 39 - 39 = -9 - 39

-4x = -48

Divide both sides by -4.

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x = 12

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