SOLUTION: what is the answer for [9-2x]=19

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Question 394447: what is the answer for [9-2x]=19
Answer by EricL(29) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve for the problem (9-2x)=19,
1) You must first remove the parenthesis around the problem.
9-2x=19

2) Next, find like terms on both sides of the problem. The like term in this problem is 9 and 19. Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation
-2x = 10
3) Now, divide -2 from both sides of the equation
-2x/-2 = 10/-2
4) You will be left with your answer x= -5
- Eric L :)