Answer: 217
Step-by-step explanation:
-9(x - 5) = x + 2212 ?
To find the value of x, first step is to open the bracket:
-9x + 45 = x + 2212
Combine like terms
-9x - x = 2212 - 45
-10x = 2167
Divide both sides by 10 to get the value of x
x = 2167/10
x = 216.7
Approximately 217
