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5(x - 4) +3x-9x = 6 - (2x+5) +8x

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Answer: 2 5/7

Explanation:

5(x-4) + 3x - 9x = 6 - (2x +5) + 8x

5x - 20 + 3x - 9x = 6 - 2x - 5 + 8x

-x - 20 = 6x - 1

-20 = 7x - 1

-19 = 7x

X = 2 and 5/7

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