SOLUTION: Please solve 8x-(6x+5) =9

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Question 481543: Please solve 8x-(6x+5) =9
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8x-%286x%2B5%29=9 Start with the given equation.


8x-6x-5=9 Distribute.


2x-5=9 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=9%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


2x=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2814%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=7