SOLUTION: Can someone please help with this problem. I got 8, but I'm not certain if its correct. 5x-(4x+5)=0 x=

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Question 179420: Can someone please help with this problem. I got 8, but I'm not certain if its correct.
5x-(4x+5)=0
x=
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-(4x+5)=0
5x -4x-5 = 0
x - 5 = 0
x = 5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-%284x%2B5%29=0 Start with the given equation.


5x-4x-5=0 Distribute the negative.


x-5=0 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=0%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


x=5 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=5