what value of x makes this equation true 2x - 1 = 9

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The value of x that makes the equation true 2x - 1 = 9 is x = 5.

When x = 5, the equation becomes:
2(5) - 1 = 9
10 - 1 = 9
9 = 9

Therefore, x = 5 makes the equation true.