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Question 767762: create an algebraic expression with cofficients nd variable for a grade 9 learner nd simplify it please
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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     9x + 12 = 2x + 47

Add -12 to both sides

9x + 12 - 12 = 2x + 47 - 12

          9x = 2x + 35

Add -2x to both sides

     9x - 2x = 2x + 35 - 2x

          7x = 35

Divide both sides by 7

          7x%2F7%22%22=%22%2235%2F7

           x = 5

Edwin