Question

Solve for x, showing the steps in your work.

5x + 9
-6
=
3x + 6
-3

Answer 1

Can someone help me please?

Answer 2

@Creepy

Answer 3

I don't know how to solve this equation. :/

Answer 4

what are your options?

Answer 5

There are none.

Answer 6

5x + 9 - 6 = 3x + 6 - 3
5x + 3 = 3x + 3
5x = 3x
x=0

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Okay. Um, why did you only subtract 3 from the right side and 6 from the left side?

Answer 9

@Creepy

Answer 10

9 - 6 = 3
6 - 3 = 3
5x + 3 = 3x + 3
5x = 3x

Answer 11

Okay, thanks.