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