SOLUTION: x+9=-2 - 2

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Question 146960: x+9=-2
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F2%2B9=-2 Start with the given equation.


2%28x%2Fcross%282%29%2B9%29=2%28-2%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


x%2B18=-4 Distribute and multiply.


x=-4-18 Subtract 18 from both sides.


x=-22 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-22