How do you solve #5(x+4) - 3(x - 6) = 9#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-11-07T15:23:06

#color(blue)(x=-29/2#

#5(x+4)−3(x−6)=9#

#5x+5*4−3*x + (-3) * (−6)=9#

#5x+20 −3x + 18=9#

#5x −3x =9-20 -18#

#2x =9-38#

#2x =-29#

#color(blue)(x=-29/2#