SOLUTION: 2x+5=9x-16
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Question 258236: 2x+5=9x-16
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Nieleya:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
add 16 and subtract 2x
21=7x
3=x
Answer by Nieleya(22) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+5 = 9x-16
2x = 9x-16-5
2x = 9x-21
2x-9x = -21
-7x = -21
x = -21/-7
x = 3
Check ur ans by:
2(3) + 5 = 9(3) - 16
6 + 5 = 27 - 16
11 = 11
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