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9x +5 = -3 + 7x + 22
What is x equal to?

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

9x+5=-3+7x+22

combine like terms

9x+5=7x+19

subtract 7x on both sides

2x+5=19

subtact 5 on both sides

2x=14

divide by 2 on both sides

x=7

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

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