SOLUTION: step by step explanation on solving the following equation please: 7 + 8x - 5 = 5x + 9 + 4x

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Question 1142116: step by step explanation on solving the following equation please:
7 + 8x - 5 = 5x + 9 + 4x
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7 + 8x - 5 = 5x + 9 + 4x
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Addition Property of Equality
Arithmetic & Factorization
Multiplication Property of Equality



Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1.  Combine the like terms in each side. You will get

        8x + 2 = 9x + 9.



2.  Subtract 8x from both sides.  You will get

        2 = x + 9.



3.  Subtract 9 from both sides.  You will get

        -7 = x.



4.  So, x= -7 is the solution and is your answer.



ANSWER.  x= -7.

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