SOLUTION: 3x + 9=5

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Question 649352: 3x + 9=5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B9=5 Start with the given equation.


3x=5-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


3x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-4%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4%2F3