SOLUTION: What is the solution to 5x+9=x-23 ?

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Question 994207: What is the solution to 5x+9=x-23 ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the solution to 5x+9=x-23 ?
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Subtract x from both sides:
Subtract 9 from both sides:
4x = -32
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Divide both sides by 4 to get:
x = -8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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