How to solve (5x-9)-(-x-4)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$(5x-9)-(-x-4)$$

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$6x-5$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $-x-4$, find the opposite of each term.

$$5x-9-\left(-x\right)-\left(-4\right)$$

The opposite of $-4$ is $4$.

$$5x-9-\left(-x\right)+4$$

Add $-9$ and $4$ to get $-5$.

$$5x-5-\left(-x\right)$$

Multiply $-1$ and $-1$ to get $1$.

$$5x-5+x$$

Combine $5x$ and $x$ to get $6x$.

$$6x-5$$

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$6x-5$

Solution Steps

To find the opposite of $-x-4$, find the opposite of each term.

$$5x-9-\left(-x\right)-\left(-4\right)$$

The opposite of $-4$ is $4$.

$$5x-9-\left(-x\right)+4$$

Add $-9$ and $4$ to get $-5$.

$$5x-5-\left(-x\right)$$

Multiply $-1$ and $-1$ to get $1$.

$$5x-5+x$$

Combine $5x$ and $x$ to get $6x$.

$$6x-5$$

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