Question

solve the equation to find \\(x\\).

\\-2(4x + 1) = -18\\

\\(x = \\)

Explanation:

Divide both sides by -2

$$ 4x + 1 = \frac{-18}{-2} $$

$$ 4x + 1 = 9 $$

Subtract 1 from both sides

$$ 4x = 9 - 1 $$

$$ 4x = 8 $$

Divide both sides by 4

$$ x = \frac{8}{4} $$

$$ x = 2 $$

Answer:

Solve the equation to find \(x\).
\(-2(4x + 1) = -18\)
\(x =\) <blank>2</blank>