Question

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson. If the first step in the solution of the equation -9 + x = 5x - 7 is "subtract x," then what should the next step be? subtract 5x add 7 add 9

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-9+x=5x-7

-9+7=5x-x

-2=4x

Divide both sides by

-2/4=4x/4x

-1\2

X== 1/2