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3. Here is an inequality below: What value of x will make the two sidesequal?2 + 9xx + 2 =5

3. Here is an inequality below: What value of x will make the two sidesequal?2 + 9xx-example-1
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Given:


x+2=(2+9x)/(5)
5(x+2)=2+9x
5x+10=2+9x
5x-9x=2-10
-4x=-8
x=(-8)/(-4)
x=2

Therefore, The value of 2 will make the two sides equal.

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