Question

Given: 2x - 1 = -9 Solve for x = ? A) -5 B) 5 C) -4​

Answer 1

The answer is C
-1 turns into +1 when you add to -9 which equals -8/2 = -4

Answer 2

Answer: x=-4. So C

Step-by-step explanation:

2x-1=-9

add 1 on both sides

2x=-8

divide 2 on both sides to isolate the variable

x=-4