Question Solve the equation x=−217Alternative Form x=−8.5 Evaluate 9−2x=−8−4xMove the expression to the left side 9−2x+4x=−8Move the expression to the right side −2x+4x=−8−9Add and subtract More Steps Evaluate −2x+4xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (−2+4)xAdd the numbers 2x 2x=−8−9Add and subtract 2x=−17Divide both sides 22x=2−17Divide the numbers x=2−17Solution x=−217Alternative Form x=−8.5 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 2x=−17 Evaluate 9−2x=−8−4xMove the variable to the left side 9+2x=−8Solution 2x=−17 Show Solution Graph