Question

What is x in 4x+4=5x+45

Answer 1

`\boxed{\bold{x=-41}}`

Explanation:

Subtract 4 from both sides of equation

`\bold{4x+4-4=5x+45-4}`

Simplify

`\bold{4x=5x+41}`

Subtract 5x from both sides

`\bold{4x-5x=5x+41-5x}`

Simplify

`\bold{-x=41}`

Divide both sides by -1

`\bold{(-x)/(-1)=(41)/(-1)}`

Simplify

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`\bold{x=-41}`

Answer 2

Solve for

x

by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.

x = − 41