Question 987780
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2x-9=5x+3 Subtract 5x from each side.
-3x-9=3 Add 9 to each side.
-3x=12 Divide each side by -3.
x=-4
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CHECK:
2x-9=5x+3
2(-4)-9=5(-4)+3
-8-9=-20+3
-17=-17