Solve the following equation
5x-9=2x+3
Solve for x
5x - 9 = 2x + 3
Group variables
Group our variables 5x and 2x
subtract 2x from both sides
5x - 9 - 2x = 2x + 3 - 2x
Cancel 2x on the right side:
3x - 9 = 3
Divide each side by 5
| 5x | |
| 5 |
| = |
| -9 |
| 5 |
Group constants
Group our constants -9 and 3.
add 9 to both sides
3x - 9 + 9 = 3 + 9
Cancel 9 on the left side:
3x = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 3
| 3x | |
| 3 |
| = |
| 12 |
| 3 |
x = 4
Final Answer
x = 4
Common Core State Standards In This Lesson
6.EE.B.5, 6.EE.B.7, 8.EE.A.2, 8.EE.C.7.B, HSA.CED.A.1, HSA.REI.A.1, HSA.REI.A.2, HSA.REI.B.3, HSA.REI.B.4.B
What is the Answer?
x = 4
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