Question

4x + 1 + x = -4
Can anybody help me solve this ?

Answer 1

X=-5/3 or X=-1 2/3 or X=-1.66

Explanation:

Combine like terms:

4x+1+x=-4

-x -x

3x+1=-4

-1 -1

3x=-5

Divide by 3:

3x/3=-5/3

X=-5/3

X=-1 2/3

X=-1.66

Answer 2

Simplify the equation

Explanation:

4x + 1 + x + -4

= 4x + x + 1 - 4

= 5x + -3

= 5x - 3

Hope this helps