Question

Select the correct answer. Which value of x makes this equation true? -12x - 2(x + 9) = 5(x+4)

Answer 1

Answer: x= -2/9

Explanation:

-12x-2(x+9)=5(x+4)

= -12x-2x+18=5x+20

= -14x+18=5x+20

= -9x+18=20

= -9x=2

/-9 /-9

x= -2/9