Question

Solve the equation. x - 9 = -6x 5
a. 14
b. 7
c. 2
d. 21

Answer 1

add 6x to both sides of the equation...

7x-9=5  add 9 to both sides

7x=14 divide both sides by 7

x=2

Answer 2

x-9=-6x+5
-9-5=-14
x+6x=7x
14=7x
14/7=2
Answer:2