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What is 4x + 9 = 68 in the clearest number possible

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Answer:

X=0.75

Explanation:

Step 1:

68-9=59

Step 2:

59 divided by 4= 14.75

Step 3:

0.75=3/4

14 3/4=14.75

Solution:

X=0.75

Another way is 59/4=14.75

User Hkchakladar
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Answer:

x = 59/4

Explanation:

4x + 9 = 68

Subtract 9 from both sides.

4x + 9 - 9 = 68 - 9

4x = 59

Divide both sides by 4.

4x/4 = 59/4

x = 59/4

User Vaettchen
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