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What is the x? please answer!

What is the x? please answer!-example-1

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

1. distribute 9 in 9(x+1)

9x + 9 = 25 + x

2. subtract x from the right side to isolate x onto one side

8x + 9 = 25

3. subtract 9 from the left side

8x = 16

4. divide both sides by 8 to get x alone

x = 2

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