Question

Solve the equation.
-9x + 1 = -x + 17
O x= -8
O x= -2
O x= 2
O x = 8

Answer 1

• x= -2

Explanation:

-9x + 1 = -x + 17

⇌

-9x + x = 17 - 1

⇌

-8x = 16

⇌

x = 16/(-8)

= -2