Question

13x + 9 - 5 equals 12 x - 4



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Answer 1

x=-8

Explanation:

13x+9-5=12x-4

+4 +4

13x+9-1=12x (then combine like terms)

13x+8=12x

-13x -13x

8=-1x (then divide 8 by -1)

x=-8