Question

How do you solve `-9( x - 5) = x + 22\frac { 1} { 2}` ?

Answer 1

`x=9/4`

Explanation:

`-9(x-5)=x+22 1/2`

or

`-9x+45=x+45/2`

or

`9x+x=45-45/2`

or

`10x=45/2`

or

`x=45/20`

or

`x=9/4`