Question

What is the solution set for - 4x + 10 = 5x + 55?

Answer 1

x=−5

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 5x from both sides.

−4x+10−5x=5x+55−5x

−9x+10=55

Step 2: Subtract 10 from both sides.

−9x+10−10=55−10

−9x=45

Step 3: Divide both sides by -9.

−9x

−9

=

45

−9

x=−5

Answer:

x=−5