Solve the following equation
5x-9=2x+3
Solve for x
5x - 9 = 2x + 3
Group our variables 5x and 2x subtract 2x from both sides
5x - 9 - 2x = 2x + 3 - 2x
3x - 9 = 3
Group our constants -9 and 3. add 9 to both sides
3x - 9 + 9 = 3 + 9
3x = 12
x = 4
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