Question 132637


{{{9x-8=5x}}} Start with the given equation




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



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



{{{4x=8}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{x=(8)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x




{{{x=2}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=2}}}