Question

What value of x makes the vertical parts of the letter N parallel?
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Answer 1

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`2x + 9 = 5x`

`5x = 2x + 9`

Subtract sides 2x

`- 2x + 5x = - 2x + 2x + 9`

`3x = 9`

Divide sides by 3

`(3x)/(3) = (9)/(3) \\`

`x = 3`

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CHECK :

`2x + 9 = 5x`

`2(3) + 9 = 5(3)`

`6 + 9 = 15`

`15 = 15`

So the value is correct.

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