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What’s the answer to 5x+9=24

User Rob Alsod
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5x+9= 24

Carry over the 9 to the 24.

5x= 24-9

5x= 15

5x= 15÷5

x = 3

User Ransford
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Answer: x = 3

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 9 from both sides.

5x+9−9=24−9

5x=15

Step 2: Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5 = 15/5

Divide 15/5 and get 3

User Aaron Salazar
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