SOLUTION: Does 9x+5-4x+3 equal 5x-2

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Question 953915: Does 9x+5-4x+3 equal 5x-2
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x+5-4x+3=(9x-4x)+(5+3)=5x+8
Does 5x+8=5x-2 Subtract 5x from each side
8=-2 Not equal ANSWER: No (if the first (+)sign were(-), they would be equal)