Question

If the first step in the solution of the equation -9 + x = 5x - 7 is "subtract x," then what would the next step be ?

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/2=x

Step-by-step explanation:

-9 + x = 5x - 7

     -x      -x

-9=4x-7

+7         +7

-2=4x

-2/4 =4x/4

-1/2=x