SOLUTION: -3(x-3)=5-4x

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Question 381214: -3(x-3)=5-4x
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-3%28x-3%29=5-4x Start with the given equation.


-3x%2B9=5-4x Distribute.


-3x=5-4x-9 Subtract 9 from both sides.


-3x%2B4x=5-9 Add 4x to both sides.


x=5-9 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4


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