Question

How do you solve `1.5x+9=4.5`?

Answer 1

`x=-3`

Explanation:

`1.5x+9=4.5`

or

`1.5x=4.5-9`

or

`1.5x=-4.5`

or

`x=-4.5/1.5`

or

`x=-3`

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

1.5 x + 9 = 4.5
or, 1.5 x = 4.5 - 9
or, 1.5 x = - 4.5
or, x = - 4.5/1.5 = - 3