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Solve for x ! please help . (show work)

Solve for x ! please help . (show work)-example-1
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You’re answer is x = -3
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

12 - 4x-5x = 39

Combine like terms

12 - 9x = 39

subtract 12 from each side

12 -9x-12 = 39-12

-9x = 27

Divide by -9

-9x/-9 = 27/-9

x = -3