Question 693323
{{{5x-3+2(x-4)=9x-7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x-3+2x-8=9x-7}}} Distribute.



{{{7x-11=9x-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{7x=9x-7+11}}} Add {{{11}}} to both sides.



{{{7x-9x=-7+11}}} Subtract {{{9x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=-7+11}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(4)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}}