9(x-5)=4x-5

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9(x-5)=4x-5

Combine like terms.

9x - 45 = 4x - 5

Subtract 4x from both sides.
Add 45 to both sides.
9(x-5)=4x-5

9x - 45 = 4x - 5

9x-4x= -5+45

5x=40 Divide with 5

x=8