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2x-88=9 what is x3
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Add 88 to both sides

2x - 88 = 9

2x - 88 + 88 = 9 + 88

simplify

Add the numbers. 2x = 97


Divide both sides by the same factor

2x = 97
2x/2 = 97/2

Simplify


x = 97/2

Solution

x = 97/2
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