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What is 9x-2=(3x+9) + (5x) ?

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User Bridgett
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Combine like terms which are 3x, 5x

9x-2=3x+9+5x

9x-2=8x+9

Add 2 to both sides

9x-2=3x+9+5x

9x-2+2=8x+9+2

Simplify

9x=8x+11

Subtract 8x from both sides

9x=8x+11

9x-8x=8x+11-8x

X=11
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User Foxtrot
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9x - 2 = 3x + 9 + 5x
9x - 3x - 5x = 2 + 9
x = 11
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