SOLUTION: 9x-8=5x Can someone help me with this.

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Question 132637: 9x-8=5x
Can someone help me with this.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Add 8 to both sides


Subtract 5x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x



Divide

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