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Solving equations 9 - 2x = 35

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9 - 2x = 35

Add 2x to each side, we have:

9 - 2x + 2x = 35 + 2x

9 = 35 + 2x

Subtract 35 from each side, we have:

9 - 35 = 35 - 35 + 2x

-26 = 2x โ‡’ 2x = -26

Divide each side by 2, we have:

x = -13

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