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Solve. 3x + 5 = x +9 The solution is x =]​
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Solve.
3x + 5 = x +9
The solution is x =]​

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Answer:
x=2

Subtract x from both sides


3x+5-x=x+9-x\\2x+5=9

Subtract 5 from both sides


2x+5-5=9-5\\2x=4

Divide both sides by 2


2x/2=4/2\\x=2

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