Question

If x + 9 = 5 then x =
If x + 9 = -5 then x =

Answer 1

-4

-14

X+9=5

-9. -9

X=-4

X+9=-5

-9. -9

X=-14

Answer 2

If x + 9 = 5 then x =- 4

If x + 9 = -5 then x =-14

Explanation:

x+9 =5

Subtract 9 from each side

x+9-9 = 5-9

x = -4

x+9 = -5

Subtract 9 from each side

x+9-9=-5-9

x = -14