Question

Into the boxes:
2x + 8 = 1x + 9
Solve the equation.

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

2x + 8 = 1x + 9

2x - 1x = 9 - 8

x = 1

By the way, 1x can also be written as x.

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Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

Rearrange equation by making x's on one side and numbers on the other

2x - x = 9 - 8

x = 1