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Queen Paris · Stefan V.

Dec 7, 2017

#x=21#

Explanation:

#2/3x−5=9#

Step 1: Add #5# to both sides.

#2/3x−5+5=9+5#

#2/3x=14#

Step 2: Multiply both sides by #3/2#.

#(3/2) * (2/3x)=(3/2) * (14)#

#x=21#

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