If the expressions (3x + 36) and (9x - 14) are equivalent, what is the value of x?

Mittal Varsani asked Jun 10, 2023

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Mittal Varsani asked Jun 10, 2023

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Answer:
x=25/3

How to solve:

1. Rearrange terms:
3x-9x=-14-36

2. Collect like terms and calculate
-6x=-50

3. Divide both sides
x=25/3

Madbird answered Jun 15, 2023

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