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Solve for x: 4x - 9 = 7

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Hey there!

In this equation, a number multiplied by 4 - 9 = 7.

4x = 7 + 9

7 + 9 = 16

4x = 16

16 divided by 4 = 4

4 * 4 - 9 = 7

x = 4

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