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2(7x-9)=5(x+3) Solve for x
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2(7x-9)=5(x+3)
Solve for x

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Answer:

x = 3.67

Explanation:

Simplify both expressions

14x - 18 = 5x + 15

Subtract the bigger (n)x by the smaller

14x - 5x = 9x

Plus the smallest by itself, giving you:

9x - 18 = 15

+18 +18

9x = 33

Simplify ( divided by 3 )

3x = 11

x = 3.67

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