What is the value of x, when - 9 (x - 5) = x + 22 1 2? A) x = 1 3 4 B) x = 2 1 4 C) x = 2 2 3 D) x = 2 3 4

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Madelyn Ellison

Mathematics

15 January, 01:35

What is the value of x, when - 9 (x - 5) = x + 22 1 2? A) x = 1 3 4 B) x = 2 1 4 C) x = 2 2 3 D) x = 2 3 4

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Renee Bowers · Answer 1

Answer: 217

Step-by-step explanation:

-9 (x - 5) = x + 2212?

To find the value of x, first step is to open the bracket:

-9x + 45 = x + 2212

Combine like terms

-9x - x = 2212 - 45

-10x = 2167

Divide both sides by 10 to get the value of x

x = 2167/10

x = 216.7

Approximately 217