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Solution:
2x + 9 = 83
~Subtract 9 to both sides
2x + 9 - 9 = 83 - 9
~Simplify
2x = 74
~Divide 2 to both sides
2x/2 = 74
~Simplify
x = 37
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Answer:
x = 37
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