Question

Solve the equation for x (if possible please show work)

Answer 1

`\boxed{ \bold{ \huge{ \boxed{ \sf{x = - 4}}}}}`

Explanation:

`\sf{3x - 5 = 2x - 9}`

Move 2x to left hand side and change it's sign

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`\sf{3x - 2x - 5 = - 9}`

Move 5 to right hand side and change it's sign

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`\sf{3x - 2x = - 9 + 5}`

Collect like terms

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`\sf{x = - 9 + 5}`

Calculate

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`\sf{x = - 4}`

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