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Solve for x 9 ( x + 1 ) = 25 + x

User Grimsock
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

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User Ashish Bahl
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Answer: x=2

Explanation:

Given

9(x+1)=25+x

Distributive property

9x+9=25+x

Subtract x on both sides

9x+9-x=25+x-x

8x+9=25

Subtract 9 on both sides

8x+9-9=25-9

8x=16

Divide 8 on both sides

8/8 x=16/8

x=2

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