whats 2x+5+3x+4= 24 using like terms

please show me how to solve this equation
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2x + 5 + 3x +4 =24

5x + 9 =24

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5x =  15

x= 3

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Problem: whats 2x+5+3x+4= 24 using like terms
please show me how to solve this equation

2x + 5 + 3x + 4 = 24
5x + 9 = 24
5x + 9 - 9 = 24 - 9
5x = 15
5x/5 = 15/5
x = 3

Check it.

2x + 5 + 3x + 4 = 24
2(3) + 5 + 3(3) + 4 = 24
6 + 5 + 9 + 4 = 24
24 = 24

Answer: x = 3

 

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