Question

The solution to 9(x+2) = 5 - 2(x - 1) is
*Show your work*

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

9(x+2) = 5 - 2(x-1)

9(x+2) = 5 - 2(x - 1)

9x+18 = 5-2x+2

9x+18 = -2x+7

+2x +2x

11x + 18 = 7

-7 -7

11x + 11 = 0

-11 -11

11x = -11

x = -1

Answer 2

x=-1

Explanation:

9(x+2) = 5 - 2(x - 1)

9x+18 = 5-2x+2

9x+18 = -2x+7

+2x = +2x +7

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11x+18 = 7

-18 = -18

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11x = -11

÷11 = ÷11

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x = -1