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What is the solution to this equation?
5x - 32x - 9

What is the solution to this equation? 5x - 32x - 9-example-1
User Sachem
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

I dunno which one to answer so I'll do both. (the question you posted or the picture??)

5x - 32x - 9

First we can combine the like terms 5x and -32x. Which is -27x

We can't combine -9 with anything so it stays the same.

-27x - 9

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5x - 3 = 2x - 9

-2x -2x

3x - 3 = -9

Here I subtracted -2 from both sides.

3x - 3 = -9

+3 +3

3x = -6

Divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable.

x = -2

(sorry this is so long) Hope this helps and have a great day!

User Jstrong
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Answer:

x = -2 :)

Explanation:

5x - 3 = 2x - 9

3x = -6

-6/3 = -2

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