Question

What value of x will make the following equation true?

2(x-9) = 9 / (-1/3)
A -9
B -4.5
C 3
D 7.5

Answer 1

B is correct because once u plug in each answer B is the only one that give u 9/(-1/3)

Answer 2

B -4.5

Explanation:

You want the solution to 2(x -9) = 9/(-1/3).

Simplify

Simplifying the equation gives us ...

2x -18 = -27

2x = -9 . . . . . . . add 18

x = -4.5 . . . . . . . divide by 2

The value -4.5 for x will make the equation true.