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  • 04-09-2020
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Solve the equation for x. (2/3)(x+9)=x+5

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vasqujon1
vasqujon1 vasqujon1
  • 04-09-2020

Answer:

15=15

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addstuff
addstuff addstuff
  • 04-09-2020

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve, we will need to isolate x

2/3(x+9)=x+5

first, distribute 2/3 on the left side

2/3x+6=x+5

subtract 5 on both sides

2/3x+1=x

subtract 2/3 x on both sides

1=1/3x

x is the reciprocal of 1/3, so x=3

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