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Solve for X. 2x-5=3x+4

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Explanation:

2x-3x=4+5

-x=9

Therefore x=-9

User Jvanderh
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Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

We will bring all the xs to the left side:

2x - 5 - 3x = 4

We will move -5 to the right side

2x - 3x = 4 + 5

Combine like terms:

-1x = 9

solve for x:

x = 9/-1 = -9

User Vivek MVK
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