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|x-9| = 37-x

Suppose x-9 < 0 then 9-x = 37-x which is inconsistent. So 9-x > 0.

Then x-9 = 37-x

Add x to both sides: 2x-9 = 37

Add 9 to both sides: 2x = 46 so that x = 23.

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