SOLUTION: 5x-8=4x+9

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Question 457558: 5x-8=4x+9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-8=4x%2B9 Start with the given equation.


5x=4x%2B9%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


5x-4x=9%2B8 Subtract 4x from both sides.


x=9%2B8 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=17 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=17