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Solve for x: 5(x + 3) = 4(x − 3) plz need help fast

User Imantas
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Answer:

x = -27

Explanation:

5 ( x + 3 ) = 4 ( x - 3 )

5 times x, 5 times 3, 4 times x, 4 times -3 =

5x +15 = 4x -12

Subtract 15

5x +15 -15 = 4x -12 -15=

5x = 4x -27

Subtract 4x

5x -4x = 4x -4x -27 =

1x = -27

Divide

1x/1 = -27/1 =

x = -27

User Thilak
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Answer:

The answer is either5x+3 = 4x-3

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