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Solve for x: 5x + 2 = 4x − 9.

7
−7
11
−11

User JosephC
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Answer:

x= -11

Explanation:

5x+2=4x-9 subtract 2 from both sides

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

5x=4x-11 subtract 4x from both sides

5x-4x=4x-4x-11

x= -11

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