Hello!
For this type of problem, treat the “less than or equal to” sign as an equal sign!
So, -9+x=4
Now, it is as simple as solving for “x” just like a regular algebra problem. Add 9 to both sides to get “x” by itself:
-9+x+9=4+9
Now you have:
X= 13
Plug the “less than or equal to” sign back into the equation:
X ≤ 13