Question

Solve for x: 9(x + 4) = 1 + 2x *

Answer 1

`\: \: \: \: \: \: \: 9(x + 4) = 1 + 2x \\ \\ = > 9x + 36 = 1 + 2x \\ \\ = > 9x - 2x = 1 - 36 \\ \\ = > 7x = ( - 35) \\ \\ = > x = (- (35)/(7) ) \\ \\ = > x = \green{\boxed{ - 5}}`

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

9(x+4)=1+2x

9x+36 = 1 + 2x

35 = -7x

Divide

-5 = x

x= -5