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3x-17=7x-9

what is the solution. P.S they have to be the same numbers on each side please help.

User AbeEstrada
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3x-17=7x-9
-3x-17=-3x-9
-17=4x-9
+9=4x+9
-8=4x
4=x
-2=x
User Hilory
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the answer would be x=-2
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