SOLUTION: Are the equations x + 2 = 9 and 1 + x = 9 equivalent? Tell why or why not?

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Question 803338: Are the equations x + 2 = 9 and 1 + x = 9 equivalent?
Tell why or why not?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2=9
x=9-2
x=7
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1+x=9
x=9-1
x=8
You tell why they are different.