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3x−5−2(−x+9)=2 plz help

User Rominf
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Answer:

X = 5

Explanation:

multiply what is in the ( )

-2 ( -2)

-2 ( 9)

3x -5 +2x -18 = 2

combine like terms

5x -23 = 2

add 23 to both sides

5x = 25

divide 25 by 5

X = 5

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