Question

Find what x equals 17 + 4x = -(5x + 1)
(Explanation please)

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

Here you go mate

Step 1

17+4x=-(5x+1) Equation

Step 2

17+4x=-(5x+1) Simplify

4x+17=-5x-1

Step 3

4x+17=-5x-1 Add 5x

9x+17=-1

Step 4

9x+17=-1 Subtract 17

9x=-18

Step 5

9x=-18 Then you divide by 19 and get your answer

answer

-2

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

`17 + 4x = - (5x + 1)`

Distribute - 1 to (5x + 1) .

`17 + 4x = - 5x - 1`

Add 1 to both sides.

`18 + 4x = - 5x`

Subtract 4x from both sides.

`18 = - 9x`

Divide by - 9 from both sides.

`- 2 = x`