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How do you solve 5x+3=2x-9
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Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
5x+3
=
2x
−9
Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.
5x
+3
−
2x
=
2x
−9
−
2x
3x
+3
=
−9
Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.
3x
+3
−3
=
−9
−3
3x
=
−12
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3x
3
=
−12
3
x=
−4
Answer:
x=
−
4
Luis David
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Dec 27, 2019
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