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3. Solve the equation below for X

9 ( X- 5) = 4x – 5

A 8
B 10
C-8
D-10

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9(x-5)=4x-5

9x-45=4x-5 +5

9x-40=4x -9x

-40=-5x ÷5

8=x

Explanation:

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User JoergVanAken
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

9(x-5)=4x-5

9x-45=4x-5

9x-4x=-5+45

5x=40

x=8

User Kszyrver
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