Solve the following equation
$5 x + 9 = 5 + 3 x$ , then $x =$

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Solution

The correct option is A $- 2$
Given, $5 x + 9 = 5 + 3 x$
Taking $x$ terms on one side and constants on another side.
$\Rightarrow 5 x - 3 x = 5 - 9$
$\Rightarrow 2 x = - 4$
$\Rightarrow x = - 2$

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