Question

1.) 5x = 2x + 9
step 1: remove by adding or subtracting the right side term with variable on the left side term with variable.
step 2: combine like terms
step 3: divide both sides by the constant in front of ‘x’
step 4: write your final answer here.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 2x from both sides

$5x - 2x=2x + 9-2x$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$3x=9$

Step3: Divide both sides by 3

$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{9}{3}$

Answer:

$x = 3$