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Help me: Solve for x. 7-2x=9

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Step-by-step explanation

Since we have the expression 7-2x=9,

Subtracting -7 to both sides:

-2x = 9 - 7

Dividing both sides by -2:


x=(2)/(-2)

Simplifying:


x=-1

In conclusion, the solution is -1

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