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Solve for X
9x + 8 = -1

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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

9x + 8 = -1

Subtract 8 from each side

9x + 8-8 = -1-8

9x = -9

Divide each side by 9

9x/9 = -9/9

x = -1

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