SOLUTION: Solve the equation and state a reason for each step: 2x+9=4x-29

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Question 55730This question is from textbook geometry reasoning
: Solve the equation and state a reason for each step:
2x+9=4x-29 This question is from textbook geometry reasoning

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+9=4x-29
subtract 4x & 9 from both sides.
2x-4x=-29-9
combine the numeric and unknown terms
-2x=-38
divide both sides by -2
x=-38/-2
divide -28 by -2
x=19
proof
2*19+9=4*19-29
38+9=76-29
47=47