Andrene M.
asked 10/13/12What is x in 5-2x+9-3=3x+2
This is an algebra equation, where I have to solve the variable x. My question is, What is x in 5-2x+9-3-3x+2
1 Expert Answer

Meng Z. answered 10/14/12
Chinese Language and Algebra Tutor
5-2x+9-3=3x+2
put all x -es on one side, and all numbers on the other side. be careful about the +/- signals when moving them around:
5-2x+9-3-2=3x
5+9-3-2=3x+2x
9=5x
so x=9/5=1.8
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Andrene M.
It should read: What is x in 5-2x+9-3=3x+2
10/14/12