Question

-2x + 1 = -4x +9 what is x?

Answer 1

-8 is the answer to your question

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

Original Problem: 2x + 1 = -4x +9

1. Subtract 1 from both sides

-2x+1-1=-4x+9-1

2. Simplify

-2x=-4x+8

3. Add 4x to both sides

-2x+4x=-4x+8+4x

4. Simplify

2x=8

5. Divide both sides by 2

2x/2 = 8/2

Answer: x = 4