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Find the value of 5x-6 given that 2x-7=9​

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Answer:

34

Explanation:

Given that

2x - 7 = 9 ← solve for x

Add 7 to both sides

2x = 16 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 8

Substitute x = 8 into 5x - 6

5x - 6 = (5 × 8) - 6 = 40 - 6 = 34

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