Question

How many solutions does the equation have 5x-8=2x+9

Answer 1

Answer:

5−8=2+5−8+8=2+9+8

Answer 2

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5x-8=2x+9

=>5x-2x=9+8

=>3x=17

$x = \frac{17}{3}$