Question

What is the answer to 5x+9=8x and how because i cant figure it out

Answer 1

Explanation:

5x + 9 = 8x

5x + 9 - 5x = 8x -5x

9 = 3x

9/3 = 3x/3

3 = x

Answer 2

x= 3

Explanation:

5x+9-9=8x-9- Subtract 9 from both sides

5x=8x-9-Simplify

5x-8x=8x-9-8x- Subtract 8 from both sides

-3x=9x- Simplify

-3x/3=9x/3-Divide 3 from both sides

x=3- Simplify and there's your answer.