To solve the equation 4(x+2) - 9 = -5, you can follow these steps:
First, distribute the 4 to the terms inside the parentheses: 4x + 8 - 9 = -5
Simplify the expression on the left side: 4x - 1 = -5
To isolate the variable x, add 1 to both sides of the equation: 4x = -5 + 1 4x = -4
Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to solve for x: x = -4/4 x = -1
Therefore, the solution to the equation 4(x+2) - 9 = -5 is x = -1.
