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3x-x-5=9
To find the opposite of x+5, find the opposite of each term.
2x-5=9
Combine 3x and -x to get 2x.
2x=9+5
Add 5 to both sides.
2x=14
Add 9 and 5 to get 14.
x=\frac{14}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=7
Divide 14 by 2 to get 7.