Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 5 - Cumulative Review - Page 333: 3

Answer

$$x=1$$

Work Step by Step

We have $$2(x-3) = 5x-9$$ Expanding $$2x-6=5x-9$$ Taking $x$ elements to the left side of the equation and numbers to the right side $$2x-5x=-9+6$$ $$-3x=-3$$ $$x=1$$
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