Solve
- $$7 x - 3 - 2 x + 1 = 9 x - 4 x - 5$$

question 81

Multiple Choice

Solve.
- $$7 x - 3 - 2 x + 1 = 9 x - 4 x - 5$$

• A) Infinite number of solutions
• B) \(x = - 64\)
• C) \(x = 0\)
• D) No solution

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