What are the correct steps to solve this equation - 4 (x+1) = 5

x = 2.25

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Use the distributive property: - 4*x + - 4*1 = 5

2. Multiply: - 4x-4=5

3. Use the additive property ( + 4 on both sides) : - 4x=9

4. Use the division property (divide - 4 on both sides) : x=2.25

First, expand the brackets by multiplying everything inside them by the - 4.

(-4) x + (-4) 1 = - 4x - 4

-4x - 4 = 5

Then, add the 4 to both sides.

-4x = 9

Finally, divide both sides by - 4 to get x on its own.

x = - 9/4