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Find x in the equation: 2x + 9 = 5x - 12
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Find x in the equation: 2x + 9 = 5x - 12

User Will Strohl
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Add 12 to both sides:

2x + 9 = 5x - 12

2x + 21 = 5x

Subtract 2x from both sides:

21 = 3x

Divide each side by 3:

7 = x

So, x = 7

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