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lonely:

9x=5x+20

FOD:

ಠ_ಠ Do you know the first step in solving equations like these?

lonely:

no

FOD:

ಠ_ಠ Ok, so the first step would be two subtract 5x from both sides of this equation.

FOD:

So 9x−5x=5x+20−5x.

lonely:

ok

FOD:

The next step is to divide both sides now, by 4. This step will give you the answer:

lonely:

ok so what the answer

FOD:

4x/4 = 20/4 Which would equal in total, 5. ಠ_ಠ

FOD:

ಠ_ಠ Keep these steps in mind for future reference.

lonely:

what the answer 5

FOD:

ಠ_ಠ Yes, sir.

lonely:

ok

FOD:

ಠ_ಠ Press the "Best Response" button if i helped and close the question, if you would.

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