How do you solve $x -2 = 9$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-14T18:07:32

$x = 11$

To find the variable $x$ , we have to isolate it (make it by itself).

To do so, add $color(blue)2$ to both sides of the equation:
$x - 2 quadcolor(blue)(+quad2) = 9 quadcolor(blue)(+quad2)$

Therefore,
$x = 11$

Hope this helps!

How do you solve x -2 = 9x -2 = 9?