Question

Hello, struggling with this questionwhat is the solution to this?

Answer 1

- (2x+4) = 3x+5

distribute the minus sign:

-2x-4 = 3x+5

Move the "x" terms to the left side of the equation:

-2x-3x = 5 +4

Combine like terms

-5x = 9

Divide both sides by -5

-5x/-5 = 9/-5

x = -9/5