Multiple choice

Solve the following equation $5x + 9 = 5 + 3x$

  1. $-2$
  2. $1$
  3. $2$
  4. $-1$
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Explanation

5x + 9 = 5 + 3x. Subtract 3x from both sides: 2x + 9 = 5. Subtract 9 from both sides: 2x = -4. Divide by 2: x = -2.

AI explanation

Subtract 3x from both sides to get 2x + 9 = 5. Subtracting 9 from both sides yields 2x = -4. Dividing by 2 gives x = -2.