Answer:
Equation: 2x + 1 = 9x - 13
There are two chairs in each row.
Step-by-step explanation:
Looking at the problem, we see that Hue can form two rows of chairs with 1 left over, or 9 rows if she gets 13 more. With that information we can create the equation 2x + 1 = 9x - 13. Now let's solve for x.
2x + 1 = 9x - 13
<em>What we can do first is subtract 9x from both sides. This is done so all of the variables are on one side. Thus that becomes...</em>
2x + 1 - 9x = -13
<em>Now, combine -9x and 2x to get -7x.</em>
-7x + 1 = -13
<em>Now subtract 1 from both sides. This is done so we solve for x directly.</em>
-7x = -13 - 1
<em>Subtract -1 from -13 to get -14.</em>
-7x = -14
<em>Now divide both sides by -7.</em>
x = -14/-7
<em>Divide -14 by -7 to get 2. Remember, dividing two negatives gives you a positive!</em>
x = 2
With that, the equation is solved. There are 2 chairs in each row.
