Question

5+ 4(x - 1) = 2x - 9

please help and EXPLAIN IT​

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

5 + 4(x - 1) = 2x - 9

5 + 4x - 4 = 2x - 9 [distributive property]

1 + 4x = 2x - 9 [combine like terms]

1 + 2x = -9 [subtract 2x from both sides]

2x = -10 [subtract 1 from both sides]

x = -5 [divide both sides by 2]