Question

Solve the equation for 'x'
9(x-5)=4x-5
A. 8
B. -10
C. -8
D. 10

Answer 1

use distrubte property with 9(x-5) so it's like mutipliying
9x - 45 = 4x -5 +45 to on right side
then subtract 4x from 9x so you x by itself
5x = 40 / 5 then you get x =

Answer 2

\[9x-45=4x-5\]
\[-4x+45-4x+45\]
\[5x=40\]
\[x=8\]
A