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Question 240219: I am having trouble figuring out this equation which is 9x-2x=-42 could you please help me. Thank-you!
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
We can write this 9x-2x=-42 like this to make it look easier.
xxxxxxxxx-xx=-42 There are 9 x's and take away two x's leaves 7 x's or
7x=-42 Now to get x all alone we can divide each side by 7
x=-6
Hope this helps.
RJ Toftness
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