SOLUTION: 2x+5=9x-16

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Question 568542: 2x+5=9x-16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B5=9x-16 Start with the given equation.


2x=9x-16-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2x-9x=-16-5 Subtract 9x from both sides.


-7x=-16-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-7x=-21 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-21%29%2F%28-7%29 Divide both sides by -7 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

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