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5x−959=23x−423
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x=1539
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x=1.12820…
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5x−959=23x−423
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:959=869
5x−869=23x−423
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:423=143
5x−869=23x−143
Move 869to the right side
5x=449+23x
Move 23xto the left side
133x=449
Multiply both sides by 3
13x=443
Divide both sides by 13
x=4439
Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:4439=1539