Transform the equation if necessary, and then solve to find the value of x that makes the equation true. X 1 1. 5x – (x + 3) = }(9x + 18)

DominiqueBal asked Aug 25, 2023

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Transform the equation if necessary, and then solve to find the value of x that makes the equation true.

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1. 5x – (x + 3) = }(9x + 18) – 5
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DominiqueBal asked Aug 25, 2023

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Explanation:

5x - (x + 3) = 1/3 × (9x + 18) - 5

5x - x - 3 = 3x + 6 - 5

4x - 3 = 3x + 1

x = 4

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