Question 266430


{{{5-9x=140-44x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-9x=140-44x-5}}} Subtract {{{5}}} from both sides.



{{{-9x+44x=140-5}}} Add {{{44x}}} to both sides.



{{{35x=140-5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{35x=135}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(135)/(35)}}} Divide both sides by {{{35}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=27/7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=27/7}}} which approximates to {{{x=3.857}}}.