Write each phrase as a variable expression: 9 subtracted from x
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given
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( cross- multiply )
2(a - b) = 3(a + 2b) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )
2a - 2b = 3a + 6b ( subtract 3a from both sides )
- a - 2b = 6b ( add 2b to both sides )
- a = 8b ( divide both sides by 8 )
- a = b ( divide both sides by a )
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