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Solve -9x - 31=-11+25

User NoGray
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The answer to this is -5
User VincenzoC
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

the first step is calculate the sum.

-9x - 31 = 14

Then move the constant to the right side and change the sign.

-9x = 14 + 31

Then add the numbers

-9x = 45

Then divide both sides of the equation by -9

x = -5

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