Let's solve the equation step by step:
4•(х+2) - 9 = -5
First, distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses:
4•х + 4•2 - 9 = -5
Simplify:
4•х + 8 - 9 = -5
Combine like terms:
4•х - 1 = -5
Next, isolate the variable х by adding 1 to both sides:
4•х - 1 + 1 = -5 + 1
Simplify:
4•х = -4
Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 4 to solve for х:
(4•х)/4 = -4/4
Simplify:
х = -1
So, the solution to the equation 4•(х+2) - 9 = -5 is х = -1.
