Question

Please help, I’m not too smart

Answer 1

x = - 4

Explanation:

Given

r(x) = - 5x - 1 and r(x) = 19, then equating the right sides gives

- 5x - 1 = 19 ( add 1 to both sides )

- 5x = 20 ( divide both sides by - 5 )

x = - 4