Question

Solve the equation.
-9x + 1 = -x + 17

Answer 1

the value of
`x= -2`

Explanation:

Given that
`-9x+1= -x+17`

Combine the like terms, we get

`-9x+x=17-1`

`-8x=16` then divide by
`-8` both sides

`(-8x)/(-8) =(16)/(-8)`

then, simplify we get

`x=-2`

Therefore the value of
`x=-2`