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What value of x will make the following equation true?

2(x-9) = 9 / (-1/3)
A -9
B -4.5
C 3
D 7.5

2 Answers

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B is correct because once u plug in each answer B is the only one that give u 9/(-1/3)
User Madbreaks
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Answer:

B -4.5

Explanation:

You want the solution to 2(x -9) = 9/(-1/3).

Simplify

Simplifying the equation gives us ...

2x -18 = -27

2x = -9 . . . . . . . add 18

x = -4.5 . . . . . . . divide by 2

The value -4.5 for x will make the equation true.

User Adesoji
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