Question

-9=-3(x+2)+5x what does x equal

Answer 1

Exact Form:

x=-3/2

Decimal Form:

x=−1.5x

Mixed Number Form:

x=−1 1/2

Answer 2

-1.5

Explanation:

-9=-3(x+2)+5x (switching the sides of the formula can make it easier)

-3(x+2)+5x=-9

2x-6=-9

add 6 to both sides ---> 2x-6+6=-9+6

simplify ----> 2x=-3

divide both sides by 2 ---> 2x/2 = -3/2

simplify ---> x= -3/2

decimal form- -1.5