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What is the solution to the equation 6 x + 2 = 9 x minus 1?

x = negative 3
x = negative 1
x = 1

User Dark Templar
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Answer:

the answer is 1

Explanation:

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User Relekang
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Answer:

X=1

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Explanation:

1. subtract 2 from both sides

6x+2-2=9x-1-2

2. Simplify

6x=9x-3

3. Subtract 9x from both sides

6x-9x=9x-3-9x

4.simplify

-3x=-3

5.divide both sides by -3

-3/-3=-3/-3

=1

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