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1/3 (x+2)=-2/5 (x-9) and x=4
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1/3 (x+2)=-2/5 (x-9) and x=4

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Answer:

2 = 2 (Identity)

Explanation:

1/3 (x+2)=-2/5 (x-9) and x=4

Follow distributive property

1/3x + 2/3 = -2/5x + 18/5

Replace x for 4

1/3(4) + 2/3 = -2/5(4) + 18/5

4/3 + 2/3 = -8/5 + 18/5

Add like terms

6/3 = 10/5

Simplify

2 = 2

Also known as Identity

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