Question

9-2x=35 what is x?

-22
-13
48
-2

Answer 1

The answer is -13, that is option B

Explanation:

9 - 2x = 35

-2x = 35 - 9

-2x = 26

Divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = 26/-2

x = -13

Answer 2

-13

Explanation:

9-2x = 35 collect the like terms

-2x= 35-9

-2x = 26

divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = 26/-2

x = -13