question solve for $x$: $-2x - 1=-7x + 44$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 7x to both sides

$-2x + 7x-1=-7x + 7x+44$ $5x-1 = 44$

Step2: Add 1 to both sides

$5x-1 + 1=44 + 1$ $5x=45$

Step3: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{45}{5}$ $x = 9$

Answer:

$x = 9$