Collect variable terms on one side and constant terms on the other side. We will collect variable terms on the left and constant terms on the right. 3x + 9 – 4x 2 4x – 5 – 4x Subtract 4x from both sides. -x + 9 2 -5 Simplify. -x + 9 – 9 2 -5 – 9 Subtract 9 from both sides. -x 2 -14 Simplify.

Collect variable terms on one side and constant terms on the other side. We will collect variable terms on the left and constant terms on the right. 3x + 9 – 4x 2 4x – 5 – 4x Subtract 4x from both sides. -x + 9 2 -5 Simplify. -x + 9 – 9 2 -5 – 9 Subtract 9 from both sides. -x 2 -14 Simplify.

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

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