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I need some help please!!

“Which number should move to the other side?” 2 or -7 ?

I need some help please!! “Which number should move to the other side?” 2 or -7 ?-example-1
User Pengz
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Answer:

- 7 moves to other side

Explanation:

2x - 7 + 3x = 4x + 2

5x - 7 = 4x + 2 ( add 7 to both sides )

5x = 4x + 2 + 7

5x = 4x + 9 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

x = 9 ← solution to equation

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