Question

What is the value of
x
in the equation
9
(
x
+
1
)
=
−
162
?

Answer 1

The answer is x = -19

Solution:

9(x + 1) = -162

Expand:

9x + 9 = -162
9x = -162 - 9
9x = -171
x = -171/9
x = -19