Question

Solve the following equation: 9x − (2 − 3x) = 19

Answer 1

1) distribute the negative sign to each term inside the ( )

Answer 2

2) Group like terms
3) get x by itself

Answer 3

\[9x − (2 − 3x) = 19\]\[9x − 2 + 3x = 19\]\[12x − 2= 19\]\[12x = 21\]\[x = {21 \over 12}\]

Answer 4

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Answer 5

it reduces to 7/4.

Do you understand the steps?

Answer 6

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