Question

Put the steps of solving the equation for x in order from the first step through finding the value of x.
16 - 2x = 5x + 9
Options:
7x/7 = 7/7
x = 1
7 -2x + 2x = 5x + 2x
16 - 2x = 5x + 9
7 - 2x = 5x
7x = 7
16 - 2x - 9 = 5x + 9 - 9

Answers

Answered by GPT 3.5
1. 16 - 2x = 5x + 9
2. 16 - 2x - 9 = 5x + 9 - 9
3. 7 - 2x = 5x
4. 7 -2x + 2x = 5x + 2x
5. 7x = 7
6. 7x/7 = 7/7
7. x = 1

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