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2x-6+17=9

Explain the answer and why plz

User Dij
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Answer: x = -1

Explanation:

2x - 6 + 17 = 9

Subtract 17 from both sides

2x - 6 = -8

Add 6 to both sides

2x = -2

Divide by 2 on each side

x = -1

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