Question 389663
Previously I stated the equation was 



{{{(5x+(3/2)x+x+9+(-x))/4=-1}}}



so let's solve for x.



{{{(5x+(3/2)x+x+9+(-x))/4=-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5x+(3/2)x+x+9+(-x)=-1*4}}} Multiply both sides by 4.



{{{5x+(3/2)x+x+9+(-x)=-4}}} Multiply



{{{5x+(3/2)x+x+9-x=-4}}} Rewrite {{{9+(-x)}}} as {{{9-x}}}



{{{2(5x)+cross(2)(3/cross(2))x+2x+2*9-2x=2(-4)}}} Multiply EVERY term by the LCD {{{2}}} to clear out the fraction.



{{{10x+3x+2x+18-2x=-8}}} Multiply and simplify.



{{{13x+18=-8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{13x=-8-18}}} Subtract {{{18}}} from both sides.



{{{13x=-26}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-26)/(13)}}} Divide both sides by {{{13}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}} 



So the answer is choice D)



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