SOLUTION: I can't get my answer to come out to 3/4 please show me what I am doing wrong. 9(8x-1)=5(4x+6) 72x+9=20x+30 52x+9=30 52x=21 x=21/52 Thank you for any help.

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Question 54717This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: I can't get my answer to come out to 3/4 please show me what I am doing wrong.
9(8x-1)=5(4x+6)
72x+9=20x+30
52x+9=30
52x=21
x=21/52
Thank you for any help. This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9(8x-1)=5(4x+6)
72x-9 = 20x+30
52x=39
x=39/52
x=4/3
Cheers,
Stan H.