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To solve the problem, we'll follow these steps:
Let's work through these steps:
Step 1: The given equation is .
Distribute the multiplication on to get :
Step 2: Combine the like terms ( and ):
Simplify further by combining constants to get:
Step 3: Isolate by subtracting 1 from both sides:
Finally, divide both sides by 9 to solve for :
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
Solve for X:
\( x - 3 + 5 = 8 - 2 \)
The order of operations says multiplication comes before addition! So must be calculated as before combining with other terms.
Since both terms have the same variable , add their coefficients: . Think of it like 8 apples + 1 apple = 9 apples!
If substituting your answer doesn't work, go back and check each step. Most errors happen when multiplying or combining like terms. Redo the calculation carefully!
You could rearrange terms first, but it's easier to follow order of operations: multiply first, then combine like terms, then isolate the variable. This prevents confusion!
After combining terms, we get , so . Dividing both sides by 9 gives , not 18!
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