The difference of four times a number and 9 is -53

Answer 1

4x - 9 = -53

4x = -53 + 9 ( move 9 to other side with sign change)

4x = -44 ( Adding + & - operation is -)

x = -44/4 ( dividing by 4)

x= -11

Answer 2

If the unknown number is x, then the equation is

4x - 9 = -53 Adding 9 to both sides:

4x = -44 Dividing both sides by 4:

x = -11

Answer 3