Question

`5x + 9 = 3x + 1`
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Answer 1

Answer: X = -4

Too easy.....

Answer 2

`x = -4`

Explanation:

Take out 3x from both sides:

5x - 3x = 3x - 3x

2x = 0

2x + 9 = 1

Take out 9 from both sides:

9 - 9 = 1 - 9

0 = -8

Divide 2 from both sides:

`(2x)/(2) = (-8)/(2)`

`x = -4`