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9-15x =28 +4x Solve this equation please

9-15x =28 +4x Solve this equation please-example-1
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

Step 1: combine like terms and subtract 9 from each sides

Step 2: simplify 28 + 4x - 9 to 4x + 19

Step 3: subtract 4 from both sides (-15x - 4x = 19)

Step 4: simplify -15x - 4x to -19x (-19x = 19)

Step 5: divide both sides by -19x

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