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5x-9=15+11x

The solution for x is x=?

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Problem: 5x-9=15+11x

Answer: x = − 4

Explanation: Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

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User Matt Hargett
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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

5x-9 = 15+11x

5x - 11x = 15 + 9

-6x = 24

x = -4

User Tanuj Yadav
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