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8x-9
5x-3
What’s x

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Explanation:

8x-9=5x-3

Move any equation to the opposite side. I'll use the left this time


8x - 8x - 9 + 9 = 5x - 8x - 3 + 9


0 = - 3x + 6

move 6 to opp side


- 3x = - 6


( - 6 = - 3x)/( - 3)


x = 2

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