Question

Consider the equation 2/3x-9-2x+2=1.

Which is an equivalent equation after combining like terms?

A: 8/3x-11=1

B: -4/3x-7=1

C: 8/3x-7=1

D: -4/3x-11=1

Answer 1

B: -4/3x-7=1

Got it right on an assignment.

Answer 2

The one is the same everywhere so we ignore it.

`\frac 2 {3} x -9 -2x+2 = (\frac 2 3 - \frac 6 3) x - 9+2= -\frac 4 3 x -7`

Choice B