SOLUTION: What is the value of x in 5x-2x+9=6? Could you show me the solution?

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Question 108498: What is the value of x in 5x-2x+9=6? Could you show me the solution?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the value of x in 5x-2x+9=6
Combine "like" terms on the left side to get:
3x+9 = 6
Divide both sides by 3 to get:
x + 3 = 2
Subtract 3 from both sides to get:
x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.