Question

Find what x equals 17 + 4x = -(5x + 1) (Explanation please)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

$17 + 4x = - (5x + 1)$

Distribute - 1 to (5x + 1) .

$17 + 4x = - 5x - 1$

Add 1 to both sides.

$18 + 4x = - 5x$

Subtract 4x from both sides.

$18 = - 9x$

Divide by - 9 from both sides.

$- 2 = x$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

Here you go mate

Step 1

17+4x=-(5x+1)  Equation

Step 2

17+4x=-(5x+1)  Simplify

4x+17=-5x-1

Step 3

4x+17=-5x-1  Add 5x

9x+17=-1

Step 4

9x+17=-1  Subtract 17

9x=-18

Step 5

9x=-18  Then you divide by 19 and get your answer

answer

-2