- (2x+4) = 3x+5
distribute the minus sign:
-2x-4 = 3x+5
Move the "x" terms to the left side of the equation:
-2x-3x = 5 +4
Combine like terms
-5x = 9
Divide both sides by -5
-5x/-5 = 9/-5
x = -9/5
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