Answer
$x=0$
Work Step by Step
Using the order of operations and the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $
9-3x=2(5-2x)-(1-5x)
$, is
\begin{array}{l}
9-3x=10-4x-1+5x
\\\\
-3x+4x-5x=10-1-9
\\\\
-4x=0
\\\\
x=0
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.2 Using the Principles Together - 2.2 Exercise Set - Page 95: 110
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