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1.) solve for x: 4x+9=25

2.) solve for x: 5x+12=62

User KindaTechy
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Answer:

1. x=4

2. x=10

Explanation:

4x+9=25

Subtract 9 from both sides.

4x+9-9=25-9

>>4x=16

Then, divide 16 by 4.

x=16/4

>>x=4.

5x+12=62

Subtract 12 from both sides.

5x+12-12=62-12

>>5x=50

Divide 50 by 5.

x=50/5

x=10.

Hope this helps! Have a great day!

User Justin Geeslin
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1 4x+9=25 Answer: x=4
2: 5x+12=62 Answer: x=10
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