Question

9(x+2)= 5 - 2( x - 1 )

Answer 1

9x+18= 5-2x+2
9x+18=7-2x
11x+18=7
11x=-11
x= -1

Answer 2

We can use the distribution method for both sides:

9 (x+2) = 5 - 2( x - 1 )

9x + 18 = 5 -2x + 2

Move like terms to one side and combine:

9x + 2x = 5+2-18.

11x = -11

x = -1.