x-5*x-8=9

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Solution for x-5*x-8=9 equation:


Simplifying
x + -5x + -8 = 9

Reorder the terms:
-8 + x + -5x = 9

Combine like terms: x + -5x = -4x
-8 + -4x = 9

Solving
-8 + -4x = 9

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + -4x = 9 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + -4x = 9 + 8
-4x = 9 + 8

Combine like terms: 9 + 8 = 17
-4x = 17

Divide each side by '-4'.
x = -4.25

Simplifying
x = -4.25

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