Question

Solve for 9(x - 4) = -18

Answer 1

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Here is your answer :

9(x - 4) = -18

➡️ 9x - 36 = - 18

➡️ 9x = - 18 + 36

➡️ 9x = 18

➡️ x = 18/9

➡️ x = 2

Answer : x =2

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Answer 2

9(x - 4) = -18

Simplify our equation by multiplying the parenthesis out.

(9 × x) + (9 × -4) = -18

Simplify.

9x +  (-36) = -18

Get rid of parenthesis.

9x - 36 = -18

Now, since we're trying to isolate "x", we need to add 36 to both sides.

9x - 36 + 36 = -18 + 36

Simplify.

9x = 18

Divide both sides by 9.

$\dfrac{9\text{x}}{9}=\dfrac{18}{9}$

Simplify.

x = 2