1. Let’s solve it step by step. 🌟
2. Start with $5x + 8 = x - 9$.
3. Take away $x$ from both sides.
4. That gives $4x + 8 = -9$.
5. Now take away $8$ from both sides.
6. That gives $4x = -17$.
7. So the equation with the same solution is **E) $4x = -17$**. 🎯
8. Great job! The answer is **E**.
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