SOLUTION: 9+4(x+1)=25 i have tried many different ways and cant seem to figure it out. example: 9+4(x+1)=25 13(x+1)=25 13x+13=25 (now minus 13 from 25) 13x=2 (now is when you would divi

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: 9+4(x+1)=25 i have tried many different ways and cant seem to figure it out. example: 9+4(x+1)=25 13(x+1)=25 13x+13=25 (now minus 13 from 25) 13x=2 (now is when you would divi      Log On


   



Question 333223: 9+4(x+1)=25
i have tried many different ways and cant seem to figure it out. example:
9+4(x+1)=25
13(x+1)=25
13x+13=25 (now minus 13 from 25)
13x=2 (now is when you would divide 13 by 2 but you cant have a decimal. =[ i dont know what i am doing wrong.. please help

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9+4x+4=25
4x+13=25
4x=12
x=3
Follow the order of operations.