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2x+.5(x-4)=9
what is the answer to this
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User Paiden
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Answer:

x = 4.4

Explanation:

to solve this question 2x+.5(x-4)=9 step by step

solution

2x+.5(x-4)=9

first step, open the bracket

2x+.5(x-4)=9

2x + 0.5x -2 =9

2x + 0.5x = 9 + 2....................................................... collecting the like terms

2.5x = 11

divide both sides by the coefficient of x

2.5x/72.5 = 11/2.5

x = 4.4

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