SOLUTION: Can you please help me solve this equation? 5(-2x+1)= -9(x+1) Thank you so very much!

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Question 191718: Can you please help me solve this equation?
5(-2x+1)= -9(x+1)
Thank you so very much!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(-2x+1)= -9(x+1)
Distributing on the left and right side:
-10x+5= -9x-9
5= x-9
14 = x