Question 350383
{{{4x-(9-3x)=8x-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x-9+3x=8x-1}}} Distribute.



{{{7x-9=8x-1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7x=8x-1+9}}} Add {{{9}}} to both sides.



{{{7x-8x=-1+9}}} Subtract {{{8x}}} from both sides.



{{{-x=-1+9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



{{{x=(8)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-8}}} 


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