Question

Help me solve the equation 4x+1=2x-5​

Answer 1

Answer: x=-3

Step-by-step explanation: Pic is Attached. Hope this helps.

• Isolate the variable to one side of the equals sign by adding or subtracting.

• Consolidate the constants (like 1 or 5) to the other side of the equals sign.

• Get the x alone by dividing out the 2 from the x on both sides.

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

4x+1=2x-5

Get x on one side by subtracting 2x

2x+1=-5

Get x alone by subtracting 1

2x=-6

Simplify by dividing by 2

X=-3