Solve for x: 5x+2=4x-9

Mistenkt asked Apr 25, 2023

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Mistenkt asked Apr 25, 2023

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The given equation is

First, we subtract 4x on each side

$\begin{gathered} 5x+2-4x=4x-9-4x \\ x+2=-9 \end{gathered}$

Then, we subtract 2 on each side

$\begin{gathered} x+2-2=-9-2 \\ x=-11 \end{gathered}$

Nikhilweee answered May 2, 2023

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