Question

Which value of x makes this equation true? -12– 2(x+ 9) = 5(x + 4)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -50/7

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of x that makes the equation true is -50/7

Step-by-step explanation:

-12 - 2(x+9) =5(x+4)

-12 - 2x - 18 =5x + 20

- 2x -12-18 = 5x + 20

-2x - 30 =5x + 20

-2x - 5x = 20+ 30

-7x = 50

x = 50/-7

x = -50/7