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9x - 5 = 2x + 8


PLSSSS Help. Algebra 1

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Answer:

x = 13/7 or 1 and 6/7

Explanation:

9x - 5 = 2x + 8

+5 +5

9x = 2x + 13

-2x -2x

7x = 13

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7 7

x = 13/7 or 1 and 6/7

User Krzysztof Kozmic
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Explanation:

9x - 2x = 8 + 5

7x = 13

x =13÷7

x = 1.8571

approximately = 1.86

I think this is it

User David Leedy
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