Question

Solve for x: -243 = -9(10 + x)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-243 = -9(10 + x)

-243 = -90 -9x

90-243 = -9x

-153 = -9x

9x = 153

x = 153/9

x = 17

Answer 2

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$- 243 = - 9(10 + x)$

$- 243 = - 90 - 9x$

$- 243 + 90 = - 9x$

$- 153 = - 9x$

$\frac{ - 153}{ - 9} = x$

$\bold\color{navy}{x = 17}$