Question

What is the solution to 1-(2x+4)=-4x+5

Answer 1

Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.
x = 4

Answer 2

1-(2x+4)=-4x+5
1 - 2x - 4 = -4x + 5
- 2x - 3 = -4x + 5
- 2x + 4x  =   5 + 3
           2x = 8
             x = 8/2
             x = 4