Solve 9(x-3)-5(x-1)quadquadquad=-9

$$9 ( x - 3 ) - 5 ( x - 1 ) \quad \quad \quad = - 9$$

Solve for x

$$x = \frac{13}{4} = 3\frac{1}{4} = 3.25$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply 9 by x-3.

$$9x-27-5\left(x-1\right)=-9$$

Use the distributive property to multiply -5 by x-1.

$$9x-27-5x+5=-9$$

Combine 9x and -5x to get 4x.

$$4x-27+5=-9$$

Add -27 and 5 to get -22.

$$4x-22=-9$$

Add 22 to both sides.

$$4x=-9+22$$

Add -9 and 22 to get 13.

$$4x=13$$

Divide both sides by 4.

$$x=\frac{13}{4}$$