solve for x.\n1) -2x + 1 = -4x + 9

Explanation:

Step1: Add 4x to both sides

$-2x + 1+4x=-4x + 9+4x$ $2x + 1=9$

Step2: Subtract 1 from both sides

$2x+1 - 1=9 - 1$ $2x=8$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{8}{2}$ $x = 4$

Answer:

$x = 4$