Question

$$9x+1=2x-4$$

Answer

x=-5/7

Solution


Subtract \(2x\) from both sides.
\[9x+1-2x=-4\]
Simplify  \(9x+1-2x\)  to  \(7x+1\).
\[7x+1=-4\]
Subtract \(1\) from both sides.
\[7x=-4-1\]
Simplify  \(-4-1\)  to  \(-5\).
\[7x=-5\]
Divide both sides by \(7\).
\[x=-\frac{5}{7}\]

Decimal Form: -0.714286