SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation: 2x-5=5x-9

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Question 40583: I need help solving this equation: 2x-5=5x-9
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2x - 5 = 5x - 9
9 - 5 = 5x - 2x
4 = 3x
x = 4/3
The answer is x = 4/3