Question

Solve for the variable: 4x − (9 − 3x) = 8x − 1

Answer 1

x = - 8

Explanation:

4x - 9 + 3x = 8x - 1

7x - 9 = 8x - 1

7x - 8x - 9 = 8x - 8x - 1

- x - 9 = - 1

- x - 9 + 9 = - 1 + 9

- x = 8

- x ÷ - 1 = 8 ÷ - 1

x = - 8