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Use the properties of equality to solve the equation 3x +2 - x = 11x + 9. Check your solution.

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The given expression is-


3x+2-x=11x+9

First, we place all terms with variables on the left, and all terms without variables on the right


3x-11x-x=9-2\rightarrow-9x=7

Then, we divide the equation by -9


(-9x)/(-9)=(7)/(-9)\rightarrow x=(7)/(-9)

Therefore, the right answer is -7/9.

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