Question 741886
{{{5(2x-5)+9=-5(-4x-1)+9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{10x-25+9=20x+5+9}}} Distribute.



{{{10x-16=20x+5+9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{10x-16=20x+14}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{10x=20x+14+16}}} Add {{{16}}} to both sides.



{{{10x-20x=14+16}}} Subtract {{{20x}}} from both sides.



{{{-10x=14+16}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-10x=30}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(30)/(-10)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-10}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-3}}}