SOLUTION: I need help solving this equation: 1/3(x+9)+5 = x/3+8

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Question 358732: I need help solving this equation: 1/3(x+9)+5 = x/3+8
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F3%29%28x%2B9%29%2B5+=+%28x%2F3%29%2B8
Multiply both sides by 3.
x%2B9%2B15=x%2B24
x%2B24=x%2B24
True, it's an identity.