Question 158161


{{{5x-9+2x=3x+23-4x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7x-9=3x+23-4x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7x-9=-x+23}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{7x=-x+23+9}}} Add {{{9}}} to both sides.



{{{7x+x=23+9}}} Add {{{x}}} to both sides.



{{{8x=23+9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{8x=32}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(32)/(8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{8}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=4}}}