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5x - 3 + x - 9 = 5x

Bring like terms together of the left side: 5x + x - 3 - 9 = 5x

Combine like terms: 6x - 12 = 5x

Add 12 to both sides: 6x = 5x + 12

Subtract 5x from both sides: x = 12

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