Question

What is the solution to this equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 9 - 3x = 18 + 15

2x + 9 = 33

2x (+ 9 - 9) = 33 - 9

2x/2 = 24/2

x = 12

Answer 2

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What is the solution to this equation?

• 5x + 9 - 3x = 18 + 15

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$\sf5 x + 9 - 3 x = 18 + 15$

Combine 5x and -3x to get 2x.

$\sf2x+9=18+15$

Add 18 and 15 to get 33.

$\sf2x+9=33$

Subtract 9 from both sides.

$\sf2x=33-9$

Subtract 9 from 33 to get 24.

$\sf2x=24$

Divide both sides by 2.

$\sf \: x=\frac{24}{2}$

Divide 24 by 2 to get 12.

$\boxed{ \boxed{ \bf \: x=12 }}$

• The value of x is 12. Yes, the option you clicked is correct. D. x = 12 (✓)