Question

Solve.
3x + 5 = x +9
The solution is x =]​

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=2`

Subtract x from both sides

`3x+5-x=x+9-x\\2x+5=9`

Subtract 5 from both sides

`2x+5-5=9-5\\2x=4`

Divide both sides by 2

`2x/2=4/2\\x=2`