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Solve for x: 18x + 3x + 4 - 5 = 5(4x – 9
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Solve for x:
18x + 3x + 4 - 5 = 5(4x – 9

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Answer:
X= - 44
18x+3x+4-5=5(4x9
Collect like terms
21x+4-5=5(4x-9
More variable to the left hand side and change its sign
21x-20x-1=-45
Correct like terms
X=-45+1
Which is x=-44
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