Answer
x=-33
Work Step by Step
5x-4(x+9)=2x-3
5x-4(x)-4(9)=2x-3
5x-4x-36=2x-3
x-36=2x-3
x-2x-36=-3
-x-36=-3
-x=-3+36
-x=33
-x(-1)=33(-1)
x=-33
Check the answer.
5(-33)-4(-33+9)=2(-33)-3
-165-4(-24)=-66-3
-165+96=-69
-69=-69
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 141: 24
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