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X+2-9=36x Solve for x

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Answer:

x= -1/5

Explanation:

minus x from both sides

2-9=35x

-7=35x

divide both sides by 35

x=-1/5

User Chris Walter
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\bf Step-by-step~explanation:

To solve for x, we have to isolate the variable.


\bf Our~formula: x+2-9=36x


\bf Step~1:

Let's subtract x from both sides to cancel x from the left.


\bf x(-x)+2-9=36x(-x)\\2-9=35x


\bf Step~2:

Them simplify 2-9, which is equal to -7.


\bf -7=35x


\bf Step~3:

Divide both sides by 35 to isolate x.


\bf (-7)/(35) =-(1)/(5)


\bf (35x)/(35)=x


\large\boxed {\bf Our~final~answer: x=-(1)/(5)}

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