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Solve For: 5x + 2 = 4x − 9

User Can Baycay
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Answer:

x = -11

Explanation:

5x + 2 = 4x - 9

5x = 4x - 11

x = -11

User Irmak Cakmak
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Answer:

Explanation:

5x+2=4x-9 -4x from both sides

x+2=-9 take 2 from both sides

x= -11

User Sjtaheri
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