Question

45(2x+5)−4=1 Drag and drop the statement that shows the solution to the equation into the box.

Answer 1

45(2x + 5) - 4 = 1

Distributive property

90x + 225 - 4 = 1

+4

90x + 225 = 5

Subtract 225

90x = -220

Divide

x = -2.44

Answer 2

The real problem is 4/5(2x+5)-4=1 not 45(2x+5)−4=1.

and the answer is x= 5/8