Question

Solve this equation with variable 8-5x=4x-1

Answer 1

x= -1

Explanation:

5x = 4x - 1

-4x -4x

1x = - 1

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1 1

x = -1

Check work:

5(-1) = 4(-1) - 1

-5 = -4-1

-5=-5

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

9 - 9x = -9 • (x - 1)

Solve : -9 = 0

Solve : x-1 = 0

Add 1 to both sides of the equation : x=1