Solve the equation

-9x + 1 = - x + 17

A. x = - 8

B. x = - 2

C. x = 2

D. x = 8

Hello Ana ^ _ ^

-9x + 1 = - x + 17

Combine the like terms

-9x + x = 17 - 1

-8x = 16

x = 16/-8

x = - 2

First, you have to move both x values to one side. IN doing so, you add the one that is least in value. - 9 is less than - 1.

8x + 17 = 1

Now you subtract 17 from both sides

8x = - 16

Now divide by 2

x = - 2

Now let's check our work

-9 (-2) + 1 = - (-2) + 17

18 + 1 = 2 + 17

19 = 19

Your answer is x = - 2