Multiple choice

Solve the following equations and check your results: If $5x+9 = 5+3x$, then $x = $

  1. $1$
  2. $-2$
  3. $-7$
  4. $3$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Subtract 3x from both sides to get 2x + 9 = 5. Then subtract 9 from both sides to get 2x = -4, which simplifies to x = -2.

AI explanation

Rearranging the given linear equation 5x + 9 = 5 + 3x gives 2x = -4. Solving for x, we get x = -2.