SOLUTION: Solve. a) 7x - 5 - 2x = 9 b) 2x + 4 = 3x - 2 c) 4(x - 3) = 3(x - 4)

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Question 289152: Solve.
a) 7x - 5 - 2x = 9
b) 2x + 4 = 3x - 2
c) 4(x - 3) = 3(x - 4)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a)

Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver


Start with the given equation.



Combine like terms on the left side.



Add to both sides.



Combine like terms on the right side.



Divide both sides by to isolate .



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Answer:

So the solution is



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b)

Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver


Start with the given equation.



Subtract from both sides.



Subtract from both sides.



Combine like terms on the left side.



Combine like terms on the right side.



Divide both sides by to isolate .



Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is




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c)

Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver


Start with the given equation.



Distribute.



Add to both sides.



Subtract from both sides.



Combine like terms on the left side.



Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:

So the solution is




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