Question

Which of the following is a solution of the equation 9-2x=-1?

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Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

given the equation

9 - 2x = - 1 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

9 - 9 - 2x = - 1 - 9 ( simplify both sides )

- 2x = - 10 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

`(-2)/(-2)` x =
`(-10)/(-2)` , that is

x = 5