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9x + 4 = 5x - 6
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x = -5/2

Explanation:


9x + 4 = 5x - 6

Collect like terms and simplify


9x - 5x = - 6 - 4 \\ 4x = - 10

Divide both sides of the equation by 4


(4x)/(4) = ( - 10)/(4)

Simplify


x = - (5)/(2)

User Jed Anderson
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Answer:

X = -5/2

Explanation:

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