bellarosesilva
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  • 01-02-2022
  • Mathematics
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2-(3x-4) = 2x -9

Solve the equation above to solve for x

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KrishyX
KrishyX KrishyX
  • 01-02-2022

Answer:

2-(3x-4) = 2x -9

-6x + 8 = 2x - 9

6x = 17

x = 2.833

3 approximately

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niyanthsraja
niyanthsraja niyanthsraja
  • 01-02-2022
Distribute the negative to 3x-4.

2 -3x+4 = 2x-9

-3x+8 = 2x-9

Add 3x on both sides.

8 = 5x - 9

Add 9 to both sides.

17 = 5x

Divide 5 on both sides to isolate x.

x = 17/5
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