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2(x-1)=9 Solve for X please help asap!

User Nadavfima
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Answer:

answer:

Explanation:

2x-2=9

9+2=11

2x=11

11/2=5.5

User Mcmimik
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Answer: x=11/2 or x=5.5

Explanation:

To solve for x, we want to isolate the variable.

2(x-1)=9 [distribute]

2x-2=9 [add both sides by 2]

2x=11 [divide both sides by 2]

x=11/2 or x=5.5

Now, we know x=11/2 or x=5.5.

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