SOLUTION: nine less than five times a certain number is equal to 17 more than three times the number.Find the number?

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Question 850661: nine less than five times a certain number is equal to 17 more than three times the number.Find the number?
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5X - 9 = 3X + 17
Now subtract 3x from each side.
2x - 9 = 17
Add 9 to each side
2x = 17 + 9
2x = 26
Divide each side by 2
x = 13