Question

1. $4x - 9 = -23$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 9 to both sides

$4x - 9 + 9 = -23 + 9$
$4x = -14$

Step2: Divide by 4 on both sides

$x = \frac{-14}{4}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$x = -\frac{7}{2}$

Answer:

$x = -\frac{7}{2}$ or $x = -3.5$