Question

What is 9 - 2x = 35?

Answer 1

x = -13

Explanation:

9 - 2x = 35

Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation:

9 - 2x - 9 = 35 - 9

-2x = 26

Divide both sides of the equation by -2:

`(-2x)/(-2) = (26)/(-2)`

x= -13