⚠ 4x is read as the product 4*x: for a power, write 4^x ⚠ 9x is read as the product 9*x: for a power, write 9^x Let's solve in ℝ: -4x + 1 = -9x + 16 -4x = -9x + 15 -4x + 9x = 15 5x = 15 x = 155 ▶Solution obtained: x = 3