Question

Solve.
7x + 9 5x + 17​

Answer 1

Answer:

x-4

Step-by-step explanation:

7x+9=5x+17

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand

7x+9=5x+17

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.

+7x-5x=+17-9

We simplify left and right side of the equation.

+2x=+8

We divide both sides of the equation by 2 to get x.

x=4

Answer 2

Answer:

7x+9=5x+17

7x-5x=17-9

2x=8

x=4