SOLUTION: 9-5x = x-15

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Question 11309: 9-5x = x-15
Found 2 solutions by askmemath, rahman:
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
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9-5x = x-15
Add 5x+15 on both sides
9-5x+5x+15 = x-15+5x+15
24 = 6x
Divide by 6 throughout
X= 4

Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 + 15 = x + 5x
24 = 6x
24%2F6=x
4 = x
So, x = 4