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3x-5=7x-9 what does x equal​

User Luis Liz
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2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

3x-5=7x-9

Combine Variables:

3x-5=7x-9

-3x -3x

-5=4x-9

+ 9 +9

4= 4x

Divide:

1=x

Hope this helps :)

User James Oltmans
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3 votes

Answer:

1

Explanation:

3 - 5 = -2 and 7 - 9 = -2. Therefore, nothing has to be changed.

User Vieron
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