Question

solve for x: 5x+2=4x-9 help step by step

Answer 1

subtract 4x from each side first

what is 5x - 4x?

Answer 2

1x

Answer 3

good! (we usually write 1x as just x)

now subtract 2 from each side

-9 - 2 = ?

Answer 4

so x= -7 or just 7

Answer 5

nope not -7

Answer 6

what is negative 9 minus 2?

Answer 7

(use a calculator if you are unsure)

Answer 8

oh lol x=11

Answer 9

almost

Answer 10

-11

Answer 11

good

Answer 12

that's it

Answer 13

thank you

Answer 14

can you help me with on more problem