solve the equation.\n-9x + 1 = -x + 17\no x = -8\no x = -2\no x = 2\no x = 8

Explanation:

Step1: Add (x) to both sides

(-9x + 1+x=-x + 17+x) (-8x + 1=17)

Step2: Subtract 1 from both sides

(-8x+1 - 1=17 - 1) (-8x=16)

Step3: Divide both sides by -8

(\frac{-8x}{-8}=\frac{16}{-8}) (x=-2)

Answer:

(x = - 2) (corresponding to the second option)