Answer:
x= 7/2
2(x+1)=9
x+1=9/2
x=9/2 - 1
x=7/2
x=7/2 x=3.5
Step-by-step explanation:
divide both sides by 2
(x+1)(2)/2=9/2
simplify
subtract 1 from both sides
x+1-1=9/2-1