SOLUTION: solve for x 3x + 4 = 2x - 5

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Question 472975: solve for x 3x + 4 = 2x - 5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B4=2x-5 Start with the given equation.


3x=2x-5-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x-2x=-5-4 Subtract 2x from both sides.


x=-5-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=-9 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-9