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9x-45=x
Use the distributive property to multiply 9 by x-5.
9x-45-x=0
Subtract x from both sides.
8x-45=0
Combine 9x and -x to get 8x.
8x=45
Add 45 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.
x=\frac{45}{8}
Divide both sides by 8.