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5x - 8 = 3x + 9 help me
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5x - 8 = 3x + 9 help me

5x - 8 = 3x + 9 help me-example-1
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Answer:

x=17/2 or 8½

Explanation:

5x-8=3x+9

collect like terms

5x-3x =9+8

2x=17

divide both sides by coefficient of x

x=17/2or8½

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