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What is the second step to solving this equation?
9x - 23 = 49

User Babboon
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Answer:

Divide 9 from both sides.

Explanation:

The first step to solving this equation is to add 23 to both sides.

9x - 23 (+23) = 49 (+23)

9x = 49 + 23

9x = 72

The second step is to isolate the x and divide 9 from both sides:

(9x)/9 = (72)/9

x = 72/9

x = 8

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