SOLUTION: Solve for x: 2 + 9x = -5x – 18

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Question 164080: Solve for x:
2 + 9x = -5x – 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%2B9x=-5x-18 Start with the given equation.


9x=-5x-18-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


9x%2B5x=-18-2 Add 5x to both sides.


14x=-18-2 Combine like terms on the left side.


14x=-20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-20%29%2F%2814%29 Divide both sides by 14 to isolate x.


x=-10%2F7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-10%2F7 which approximates to x=-1.429.