What is x when 5x-9 is equal to 6x-17

Answer 1

5x - 9 = 6x - 17 subtract 5x from both sides

-9 = X - 17 add 17 to both

8 = x therefore x = 8

Answer 2

Kayman

5x - 9 = 6x - 17

Subtract 5x from both sides

-9 = x - 17

Add 17 to both sides

8 = x

Check your answer : 5x-9 = 5x8 - 9 = 31

6x - 17 = 6 x 8 - 17 = 31

So correct

Mike

Answer 3

5x-9=6x-17

Isolate the x to one side by subtracting 5x from 6x

5x-9=6x-17

-5x -5x

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-9=x-17

Isolate the x by adding 17 from both sides

-9=x-17

+17 +17

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8=x

To check work, substitute x with 8

5(8)-9=6(8)-17

40-9=48-17

31=31