Question 1142116: step by step explanation on solving the following equation please:
7 + 8x - 5 = 5x + 9 + 4x Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 7 + 8x - 5 = 5x + 9 + 4x
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Addition Property of Equality
Arithmetic & Factorization
Multiplication Property of Equality
1. Combine the like terms in each side. You will get
8x + 2 = 9x + 9.
2. Subtract 8x from both sides. You will get
2 = x + 9.
3. Subtract 9 from both sides. You will get
-7 = x.
4. So, x= -7 is the solution and is your answer.
ANSWER. x= -7.
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