2 times what plus 1 equals what

Answer 1

This problem can only be solved with available information if you assume the "what" stands for the same variable. Therefore, I interpret that as 2x +1 = x. This can be solved by combining both variable terms on the same side. Subtracting x from both sides of the equation gives 2x - x +1 =0. When you combine both terms using the distributive property, you get (2 -1)x +1 = 0. ((When there is no coefficient in front of a variable, the coefficient is assumed to be 1). This simplifies to x+1 = 0. Next subtract 1 from both sides to give x = -1. This is your answer,

Answer 2

2x +1 = x

x + 1 = 0

x = -1

so what = x = -1

2(-1)+1 = -2 + 1 = -1

So -1

That's what