For other ppl looking at this question here's the answer.
First you have to put [tex]x+8[/tex] and [tex]2x-1[/tex] equal
Like this [tex]x +8=2x-1[/tex]
Then you have to get x on one side
So Add 1 to both sides which cancels out the [tex]-1[/tex]
And you have [tex]x+9=2x[/tex] left
Then subtract x from both sides
And you get [tex]x=9[/tex].
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