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Solve for x.

7x + 9 = 6x - 5
x= -4
x = -14
X= 4
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x = 14

User WebDucer
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Answer:

x=14

Explanation:

User Aravindh Kuppusamy
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

7x + 9 = 6x -5 (First, get x on one side)

-6x -6x

x + 9 = -5 (now, add 9 to both sides to get x by itself)

+9 +9

Leaving with,

x = 4

And so, x is equal to 4.

User Daniel Wagemann
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