Find x which satisfies the equation 2x-(4-x) =5-x
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2x-4+x=5-x
3x+x=9
4x=9
x=9/4
Hope it helps
vmvssc2002p6kagl:
Why you got 9
No i got 9/4.
Oh there 9 by chnging side - get converted to + so we get 5+4
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2x - (4 - x) = 5 - x
Remove bracket (remember to take care of the negative sign)
2x - 4 + x = 5 - x
Combine like terms:
3x - 4 = 5 - x
Add x to both sides:
4x -4 = 5
Add 4 to both sides:
4x = 9
Divide both sides by 4:
x = 9/4
Answer: x = 9/4
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