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How can you solve the equation 2x+5=9

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Answer:(9,3)

Step-by-step explanation:You can just substitute the answer choices in to the equation and see what option works for both equations.

User Zaartha
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

Given:

2 x + 5 = 9

first, we have to isolate x by moving 2 and 5 to the other side of the equation. (whatever we add/subtract to one side, we add/subtract it to the other side)

x = -2 -5 + 9

simplify

x = -7 + 9

x = 2

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