2x+9(1)=7
Multiply 9 by 1.
2x+9=7
Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.
2x=7-9
Subtract 9 from 7.
2x=-2
2x=-2
Divide each term in 2x=-2 by 2.
2×2=-22
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2×2=-22
Divide x by 1.
x=-22
x=-22
Divide -2 by 2.
x=-1
x=-1
Solve for x 2x+9(1)=7