Question

26-4x=9x
Solve the equation

Answer 1

-26/5

Explanation:

`26 - 4x = 9x \\ 4x = 9x - 26 \\ - 5x = - 26 \\ ( - 5x)/(5) = (26)/(5)`

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

26-4x=9x

Add 4x to each side

26-4x+4x=9x+4x

26 = 13x

Divide each side by 13

26/13 = 13x/13

2 = x