SOLUTION: what is the solution of 1/3(3x+9)-5=4

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Question 623659: what is the solution of 1/3(3x+9)-5=4
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%281%2F3%29%283x%2B9%29-5=4 Start with the given equation.


x%2B3-5=4 Distribute.


x-2=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=4%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6