Question

Solve for x: 5x+2=4x-9

Answer 1

The given equation is

`5x+2=4x-9`

First, we subtract 4x on each side

`\begin{gathered} 5x+2-4x=4x-9-4x \\ x+2=-9 \end{gathered}`

Then, we subtract 2 on each side

`\begin{gathered} x+2-2=-9-2 \\ x=-11 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the solution is -11.