Write an equation to represent the number puzzle. Use x as the
variable. Then find the solution using guess-check-and-improve.
5 times a number, plus 1, is equal to 9 added to 3 times the number.
What is the number?
a. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4 c. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 3
b. 5x − 1 = 9 + 3x, 5 d. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4.5

It is A

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation: 5x+1=9+3x

5x+1=9+3x

     -1 -1

5x=8+3x

-3x     -3x

2x=8

__ __

2     2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

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step-by-step explanation:

2(2x + 3) = -4 + 2(2x + 5)

4x + 6 = -4 + 4x + 10

4x + 6 = 4x + 6

4x - 6 + 6 = 4x - 6 + 6

4x = 4x

x = x

unlimited solutions.