Question

The solution of 3x+5=x+9 is ____​

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

•Original Expression;

3x+5=x+9

•Group like terms;

3x-x=9-5

•Simplify

3x-x

=2x

Then

9-5

=4

Which is going to be;

2x=4

•Divide both sides by 2 to find x

4 can be divided by 2 two times so;

x=2

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

move x to the 3x side and move 5 to 9 side.

you get 2x=4

then you divide 2 from both sides and get 2