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How do i do this? very confused

How do i do this? very confused-example-1
User Douglas Gaskell
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Explanation:

5x+8=9x+12 ( Both sides are equal)

4x=-4

x=-4/4

x=-1

User Mayur Gupta
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

since XY is a straight line, XM = MY

so, 5x+8=9x+12

4x=-4

x=-1

User Tomer Amir
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