To solve the equation \(9x + 16 = 6x + 1\), follow these steps:
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Subtract \(6x\) from both sides: \[ 9x - 6x + 16 = 1 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x + 16 = 1 \]
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Next, subtract 16 from both sides: \[ 3x = 1 - 16 \] Which simplifies to: \[ 3x = -15 \]
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Finally, divide by 3: \[ x = -5 \]
So the solution is \(x = -5\). Thus, the correct answer is:
1. x = −5