Question

-(5x –4) = 49 a.x = -9 b.x = -8 c.x = 9 d.x = 8 HELPPPPPPPP

Answer 1

x = - 9

Explanation:

Given

- (5x - 4) = 49 ← distribute the parenthesis by - 1

- 5x + 4 = 49 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

- 5x = 45 ( divide both sides by - 5 )

x = - 9