Question

How do I solve this step by step?
9-5(x+4) = 12(x+1)

Answer 1

x=−23/17

Explanation:

Distribute: 9-5(x+4) = 12(x+1)

= 9+−5x+−20=12x+12

Combine like term 9&-220:

−5x+−11=12x+12

Subtract 12x:

−5x−11−12x=12x+12−12x

=−17x−11=12

Add 11:

−17x−11+11=12+11

=−17x=23

Divide by -17:

−17x/-17=23/-17

x=−23/17

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Answer 2

9 - 5 (x + 4) = 12 (x + 1)

-5x - 11 = 12x + 12

-5x - 11 + 11 = 12x + 12 + 11

-5x = 12x + 23

-5x - 12x = 12x + 23 - 12x

x = -23/17