Answer: x = 4.5
Step-by-step explanation: First, do x + x, since they are like terms. That equals 2x. The equation is now 2x = 9. Divide both sides by 2. x = 4.5.
x + x = 9
2x = 9
÷2 ÷2
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x = 4.5
4.5 + 4.5 = 9
