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9x–2(x+8) = 5x–11(2–x)

Find out X​

User BeeOnRope
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Answer:

x = 6/9

Explanation:

9x - 2(x+8) = 5x - 11(2-x)

9x - 2x - 16 = 5x -22 + 11x

collect the like terms

7x - 16 = 5x -22 + 11x

7x-5x = -22 +16 + 11x

2x = -6 + 11x

6 = 11x - 2x

6 = 9x

divide both sides by 9

6/9 = x

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