SOLUTION: solve 9x+4 = 4x+5

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Question 621161: solve 9x+4 = 4x+5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x%2B4=4x%2B5 Start with the given equation.


9x=4x%2B5-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


9x-4x=5-4 Subtract 4x from both sides.


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


5x=1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%281%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F5