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What is the answer 5x+9-4x=17

User RobEarl
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Answer:

8

Explanation:

User Parrhesia Joe
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

If you combine like terms (5x and 4x) it would become:

x+9 = 17

subtract 9 on both sides

x=8

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