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Solve the equation for x

Solve the equation for x-example-1
User Neil Moss
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2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

2

--- x - 9 = -7 add 9 both sides

5

2

--- x - 9 + 9 = -7 + 9

5

2

--- x = 2 multiply both sides by 5

5

2

5 * --- x = 2 * 5

5

2x = 10

x = 10 / 2

x = 5

User Noel Widmer
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4 votes

Answer:

the answer is 5

Explanation:

2x/5 - 9 = -7

2x/5 = -7 + 9

2x/5 = 2

2x = 2 * 5

2x = 10

x = 10/2

x = 5

User Alan Thomas
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