SOLUTION: Solve for x: 2 + 9x = -5x � 18

Question 164078: Solve for x:
2 + 9x = -5x � 18

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .

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