College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Exercise Set 4.5 - Page 508: 85

Answer

$x = 4$

Work Step by Step

$$5(2x - 3) - 4x = 9$$ $$10x - 15 - 4x = 9$$ $$6x = 9 + 15$$ $$6x = 24$$ $$x = 4$$
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