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Solve for x. 5x+9=24

User Ojunk
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Answer: x=3

Explanation:

5x+9 =24 subtract 9 from both sides

-9 -9

5x = 15 Divide both sides by 5

x = 3

User Martin James
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Answer:


5x = 24 - 9 \\ 5x = 15 \\ x = (15)/(5) \\ x = 3

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