<PRE><B>Question 112628</B>


{{{9x+7=5x-3}}} Start with the given equation




{{{9x=5x-3-7}}}Subtract 7 from both sides



{{{9x-5x=-3-7}}} Subtract 5x from both sides



{{{4x=-3-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{4x=-10}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-10)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x




{{{x=-5/2}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-5/2}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=-2.5}}} in decimal form)

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