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7x + 12 = 9x whats the value of x

User Rob N
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

We can use the order of operations to firgure this out:

  1. 7x + 12 = 9x
  2. 12 = 2x
  3. x = 6

Hope this helps!!

User Chris Du Plessis
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

7x+12=9x

simplify

subtract 7x from both sides

12=2x

divide both sides by 2

x=6

User HenryAdamsJr
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