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What did I do wrong here? It's timed so please help me :(

x + 9 = 5x - 11

-5x -5x

-4x + 9 = -11

- 9 -9

-4x = -20

x = -5

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The answer is supposed to be 5 and not -5 because when you subtract 5x-x its 4x and not -4x
User Frederico Oliveira
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

5x-x=-11-9

4x=-20/4

x=5

User Tomliversidge
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