Question

How do you solve `4x-5=2x-9`?

Answer 1

`x=-2`

Explanation:

`4x-5=2x-9`

Subtract `2x` from both sides.

#4x-2x-5=-9=

`2x-5=-9`

Add `5` to both sides.

`2x=-9+5=`

`2x=-4`

Divide both sides by `2`.

`x=(-4)/2=`

`x=-2`