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What is the solution to this equation 2x plus 3 equals x minus 4

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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

For equations, our main goal is to isolate the variable, and we do that by performing reverse operations on both sides of the equation to cancel values out.

2x+3=x-4

Subtract both sides by 3

2x+3-3=x-4-3

2x=x-4-3

2x=x-7

Subtract both sides by x

2x-x=x-7-x

x=-7

I hope this helps!

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