Question

What are the correct steps to solve this equation -4(x+1)=5

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2.25

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Use the distributive property: -4*x + -4*1 =5

2. Multiply: -4x-4=5

3. Use the additive property(+ 4 on both sides): -4x=9

4. Use the division property(divide -4 on both sides): x=2.25

Answer 2

First, expand the brackets by multiplying everything inside them by the -4.

(-4)x + (-4)1 = -4x - 4

-4x - 4 = 5

Then, add the 4 to both sides.

-4x = 9

Finally, divide both sides by -4 to get x on its own.

x = -9/4