Question

Which answer choice below is a solution to this equation?-2x + 1 = 3x – 4A. 4 B. -3 C. 2 D. 1

Answer 1

`D.\text{ }1`

Step-by-step explanation

We want to solve for x in the equation given:

`-2x+1=3x-4`

To do this, collect like terms and simplify:

`\begin{gathered} -2x-3x=-4-1 \\ -5x=-5 \\ x=(-5)/(-5) \\ x=1 \end{gathered}`

That is the answer.

The correct option is D.