The given equation is

 

2x+7-3x+4= 9x-8+4x-2

 

Transpose all x to the left and rest of the terms to the right

 

2x –3x -9x – 4x = -8-2-7-4

 

-14x= -21

 

x= 21/4

 

  = 3/2

 

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