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9x-10+8x+5=90 complimentary solve for x

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First of all, we need to write over here the equation:


\begin{gathered} 9x-10+8x+5=90;\text{ we add the x's coefficient} \\ 17x-5=90 \\ 17x=90+5 \\ 17x=95 \\ x=(95)/(17)=5.59 \\ \end{gathered}

Finally the answer is:

x=95/17

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