Solve -2 + 2x equals negative x plus 2 + 7 how do i solve this

-2 + 2x =x + 2 + 7

First combine like terms
-2+2x=x+9

Then get the variable x on to one side
-2+2x=x+9
-x -x

-2+x=9

Then get x by its self
-2+x=9
+2 +2

x=11

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