Question

Solve 2x - 9 = -1
x=

Answer 1

Hey there!

`2x-9=-1\\x=`

To solve, we need to add 9 to both sides of the equation:

`2x-9+9=-1+9\\2x=8`

Now, we divide both sides by 2:

`(2x)/(2) =(8)/(2) \\`

`x=4`

Hope this helps!