Question

Solve for x: 9(x+1) = 25+X

Answer 1

`x = 2`

Explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

`9(x + 1) = 25 + x`

`(9 * x) + (9 * 1) = 25 + x`

`9x + 9 = 25 + x`

Step 2: Subtract x from both sides

`9x + 9 - x = 25 + x - x`

`8x + 9 = 25`

Step 3: Subtract 9 from both sides

`8x + 9 - 9 = 25 - 9`

`8x = 16`

Step 4: Divide both sides by 8

`8x / 8 = 16 / 8`

`x = 2`

Answer:
`x = 2`

Answer 2

`x=2`

Explanation:

`9(x+1) = 25+x`

Distribute the 9:

`9x+9=25+x`

Subtract x on both sides:

`8x+9=25`

Subtract 9 on both sides:

`8x=16`

Divide both sides by 8:

`x=2`