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document.write( "Exponents/954574 (2015-03-10 19:48:56): -40+9x=77 what is the value of x and how do I get it<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-40 + 9x = 77<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Add 40 to both sides to get<BR>\n" );
document.write( "9x = 117<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Divide both sides by 9 to get<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 13<BR>\n" );
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