Question

Solve -2 + 2x equals negative X plus 2 + 7 how do I solve this

Answer 1

−2+2x=−2+7
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−2+2x=−2+7
2x−2=(−2+7)(Combine Like Terms)
2x−2=5
2x−2=5
Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.
2x−2+2=5+2
2x=7
Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2x
2
=
7
2
x=
7
2

Answer 2

-2 + 2x =x + 2 + 7

First combine like terms
-2+2x=x+9

Then get the variable x on to one side
-2+2x=x+9
-x -x
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-2+x=9

Then get x by its self
-2+x=9
+2 +2
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x=11