SOLUTION: 5x+6=2x+9

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Question 509017: 5x+6=2x+9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B6=2x%2B9 Start with the given equation.


5x=2x%2B9-6 Subtract 6 from both sides.


5x-2x=9-6 Subtract 2x from both sides.


3x=9-6 Combine like terms on the left side.


3x=3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%283%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1