Question

2x+9=3x+1 what does x equal

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

2x + 9 = 3x + 1

Add -3x and -9 on both sides.

2x + 9 - 3x - 9= 3x + 1 - 3x - 9

2x - 3x = 1 - 9

Combine like terms.

-1x = -8

Divide both sides by -1.

-1/-1x = -8/-1

x = 8

Answer 2

8 =x

Explanation:

2x+9=3x+1

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x+9=3x-2x+1

9 = x+1

Subtract 1 from each side

9-1 = x+1-1

8 =x