solve the equation and find the volue of x 8x +9=3(x-1)+ 7
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Step-by-step explanation:
8x + 9 = 3(x-1) + 7
Distribute 3 through the parenthesis.
8x + 9 = 3x + 3(-1) + 7
8x + 9 = 3x - 3 + 7
8x + 9 = 3x + 4
subtract 3x from both sides
5x + 9 = 4
subtract 9 from both sides
5x = -5
divide both sides by 5
x = -1
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