Answer:
Explanation:
5x + 9 = 8x
5x + 9 - 5x = 8x -5x
9 = 3x
9/3 = 3x/3
3 = x
x= 3
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.
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