Question 457558
{{{5x-8=4x+9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x=4x+9+8}}} Add {{{8}}} to both sides.



{{{5x-4x=9+8}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



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



{{{x=17}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=17}}}