Question

Solve for x: 5x + 2 = 4x - 9

Answer 1

Answer: x = -11

Explanation:

Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.

A mathematical statement that says two expressions have the same value; any number sentence with an = .

Answer 2

x = - 11

Explanation:

Given

5x + 2 = 4x - 9 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

x + 2 = - 9 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

x = - 11