Question 678021
Multiply the entire equation by 9 to be rid of the fraction.
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{{{9(x) + cross(9)(2/cross(9)) = 9(5)}}}
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9x + 2 = 45
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Isolate the x variable
9x = 45 - 2
9x = 43
Divide both sides by 9
{{{highlight_green(x = 43/9)}}}
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