Question

What is the value of x that makes the statement true?

7x + 9 = 5x + 39

x =

Answer 1

7x + 9 = 5x 39
7x -5 = 39-9
2x =20
30\2 x=15

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

7x+9=5x+39

7x-5x=39-9

2x=30

30/2=x

x=15