Solve 2x + 1 = 9
The solution of 2x + 1 = 9 is x = 4.
How to work it out
- 1
The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
- 2
Subtract 1 from both sides:
- 3
Divide both sides by 2:
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Check: put x = 4 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 2x + 1 = 9\ \Rightarrow\ x = 4 \]
\[ 2x + 1 = 9 \]
\[ 2x + 1 - 1 = 9 - 1 \ \Rightarrow\ 2x = 8 \]
\[ \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{8}{2} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 4 \]
\[ 2\cdot4 + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 2x + 1 = 9
| x | 2x + 1 | Equals 9? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | no |
| 3 | 7 | no |
| 4 | 9 | yes |
| 5 | 11 | no |
| 6 | 13 | no |
Questions
What is x in 2x + 1 = 9?
The solution of 2x + 1 = 9 is x = 4.
How do you solve 2x + 1 = 9?
Subtract 1 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide both sides by 2 to get x = 4.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 4: 2(4) + 1 = 9, which is 9.