x = a number
4(x + 5) = x - 1
Now, let's distribute the 4
4x + 20 = x - 1
Subtract x and 20 from both sides.
3x = -21
Divide both sides by 3
x = -7
Answer:
u = -3
Step-by-step explanation:
12 - 2u = 9u + 45
2u - 12 = -9u - 45
2u + 9u = 12 - 45
11u = -33
u = -33/11