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Question 169290This question is from textbook beginning algebra
: please help me with this problem. i am having trouble because i am getting stuck on it. please help me. thank you.
simplify both sides of the following equations as much as possible, and then solve.
-11x+2+10x+2x=9
thank you!! This question is from textbook beginning algebra

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-11x+2+10x+2x=9
x+2=9
x=9-2
x=7 ans.
Proof:
-11*7+2+10*7+2*7=9
-77+2+70+14=9
-77+86=9
9=9