Question

Solve for

x
5
x
+
5
=
3
x
+
4


Give your answer as a fraction

Answer 1

Explanation:

5x + 5 = 3x + 4 is the equation

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Answer 2

To solve for x, you need to isolate/get the variable "x" by itself in the equation.

5x + 5 = 3x + 4 Subtract 3x on both sides to get "x" on one side of the equation

5x + 5 - 3x = 3x + 4 - 3x

2x + 5 = 4 Subtract 5 on both sides

2x + 5 - 5 = 4 - 5

2x = -1 Divide by 2 on both sides to get "x" by itself

`(2x)/(2) =(-1)/(2)`

`x = -(1)/(2)`