How do you solve #-2x + 1= - 4x + 9#?

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seol
Jun 3, 2018

#x=4#

Explanation:

Identify like terms #\color(indianred)(-2x)+\color(seagreen)(1)=\color(indianred)(-4x)+\color(seagreen)(9)#

Move red terms to left, and green terms to right
#\color(indianred)(-2x+4x)=\color(seagreen)(9-1)#
#2x=8#
#x=8\div2=4#

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