Question

Solve for 9x-3-8x=7-x
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Answer 1

hope u understand

Explanation:

`\: 1. \: x - 3 = 7 - x \\ \: 2. \: x + x - 3 = 7 \\ 3. \: x + x = 7 + 3 \\ 4. \: 2x = 7 + 3 = 10 \\ 5. \: 10 / 2 = 5 \\ 6. \: x = 5`

let me explain you now

1. collect like terms

2. move the variable to the left hand side and change its sign

3. move the constant to the right hand side and change its sign

4. collect like terms and add the numbers

5. divide the answer with 2

6. the solution

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

9x - 3 - 8x = 7 - x

9x - 3 - 8x + x = 7

2x - 3 = 7

2x = 10

x = 5