Solve the following equation and check your results.
5x + 9 = 5 + 3x
5x + 9 = 5 + 3x
Transposing 9 to RHS, we have
                                   5x = 5 + 3x - 9
or                                 5x = -4 + 3x
Transposing 3x to LHS, we have
                          5x - 3x = -4
or                                2x = -4
Dividing both sides by 2, we have
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or                             x = -2