Question

What value of X makes the equation true -7x - (-5-x) = -9(2x-1) -1

Answer 1

x = 1/4

Explanation:

-7x - (-5-x) = -9(2x-1) -1

-7x + 5 + x = -18x + 9 - 1

combine like terms:

-6x + 5 = -18x + 8

add 18x to each side of the equation:

12x + 5 = 8

subtract 5 from each side:

12x = 3

divide both sides by 12:

x = 3/12 = 1/4