Question

How do you work out this math problem?? 5x-9=-3x-12+5x

Answer 1

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To do this, follow these steps.

1. Simplify the problem:
`5x-9=2x-12`2. Subtract 2x from both:
`3x-9=-12`
3. Add 9 to both sides:
`3x=-3`
4. Divide both sides by 3:
`x=-1`

Answer: x = -1

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Answer 2

5x-9=-3x-12+5x
-5x -5x
-9=-3x-12
+12 +12
3=-3x
÷-3 ÷-3
-1=x