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One and two step equations

7x-2=-9


Plz asap can y’all explain step by step plzzz it’s for a homework

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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

7x-2=-9 (Given)

7x=-7 (Add 2 on both sides to eliminate he -2 on the left side)

x=-1 (Divide both sides with 7 to eliminate the 7 in 7x)

Answer: x=-1

User Pawelbrodzinski
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Answer:

Step 1: Add 2 to both sides.

7x−2+2=−9+2

7x=−7

Step 2: Divide both sides by 7.

7x/7 = -7/7

Answer: x=−1

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