5x the quantity x- 1 is equal to 3x the quantity x plus 9 What is x?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/17/2024

5(x - 1) = 3(x + 9)

Eliminate parentheses on the left side:

5x - 5 = 3(x + 9)

Eliminate parentheses on the right side:

5x - 5 = 3x + 27

Subtract 3x from each side:

2x - 5 = 27

Add 5 to each side:

2x = 32

Divide each side by 2:

x = 16

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