2x +7 =10x -9

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you have to get the variable x on one side.

2x + 7 = 10x - 9

first you subtract 2x from both sides.

7 = 8x -9

now add 9 to both sides

16 = 8x

now divide each side by 8

2 = x    is your answer
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