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- 2x + 5 = 4
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User Derricw
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-2x + 5 = 4 | minus 5 from both sides
-2x =4 -5
-2x = -1 | divide both sides by -2
x= 1/2
User NoorJafri
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Answer:

x = 1/2 or 0.5

Explanation:

-2x + 5 = 4

-2x = 4 -5

-2x = -1

-1(-2x = -1)

2x = 1

x = 1/2 or 0.5

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