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Solving Equations with Linear Expressions on One Side and Numbers on the Other Side

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Question

The linear equation 2x - 5 = 3x + 4 can be written as

5 = 2x + 4

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-5 = -5x + 4

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2x = -18

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-2x + 10 = 8

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Solution

The correct option is C
2x = -18

2x - 5 = 3x + 4

Transposing 2x to RHS and 4 to LHS,

-5 - 4 = 3x - 2x

-9 = x

or 2x = -18 (Multiplying both sides by 2)

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