Question

Solve for x: 18x + 3x + 4 - 5 = 5(4x – 9

Answer 1

Answer:
X= - 44
18x+3x+4-5=5(4x9
Collect like terms
21x+4-5=5(4x-9
More variable to the left hand side and change its sign
21x-20x-1=-45
Correct like terms
X=-45+1
Which is x=-44