Question

Solve the equation 5x+9 - x= 13 (use combine like term first)

Answer 1

5.5 or 5 ½

Explanation:

combine like terms

4x-9=13

add 9 to both sides

4x=22

divide both sides by 4

x=5.5 or 5 ½

Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

5x+9 - x= 13

Combine like terms

4x +9 = 13

Subtract 9 from each side

4x+9-9 = 13-9

4x = 4

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 4/4

x=1