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Which equation matches the statement: “the sum of -4x and 2 is 9”?

A) -4x + 2 = 9

B) -4x + 9 = 2

C) -4x(2) = 9

D) -4x - 2 = 9

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The correct answer: A
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User Rishi Vedpathak
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First to make the equation read the sentence closely and read it outloud to help you help understand. Sum means addition.

So the proper way to set this up would be-4x +2=9

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