Question

Use properties of equality and numbers to solve each equation for x.

a. 9 + 4x = 6x + 17
b. 4x - 9 = 6x + 17
c. 9- 4x = 6x +17
d. 4x + 9 = 6x - 17

Answer 1

Explanation:

a. 9 + 4x = 6x + 17

4x - 6x = 17 - 9

-2x = 8

x = -4

b. 4x - 9 = 6x + 17

4x - 6x = 17 + 9

-2x = 26

x = -13

c. 9 - 4x = 6x + 17

9 - 17 = 6x + 4x

-8 = 10x

x = -8/10

d. 4x + 9 = 6x - 17

4x - 6x = -17 - 9

-2x = -26

x = 13