Tim said that to solve the equation x - 2 = 9, he would need to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation. Is Tim correct? Explain. Step by step please :D

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Tim said that to solve the equation x - 2 = 9, he would

need to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
Is Tim correct? Explain. Step by step please :D

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No he would have to add 2 to both sides
Once added you will have x=11

Luke Hutchison answered Mar 29, 2021

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