SOLUTION: Can someone please help with this problem. I got 8, but I'm not certain if its correct. 5x-(4x+5)=0 x=

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Question 179420: Can someone please help with this problem. I got 8, but I'm not certain if its correct.
5x-(4x+5)=0
x=

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-(4x+5)=0
5x -4x-5 = 0
x - 5 = 0
x = 5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Distribute the negative.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is

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