Question

Solve for x.
9(x + 1) = 25 + x
x=2
x = 3
x = 5​

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

Distribute the 9

9x+9=25+x

Move x to one side. I prefer to keep the x term positive, so I would move the term on the right to the left in this situation.

8x+9=25

Isolate the x term

8x=16

Isolate the variable

x=2