SOLUTION: -40+9x=77 what is the value of x and how do I get it

Question 954574: -40+9x=77 what is the value of x and how do I get it

Found 2 solutions by EdenWolf, stanbon:
Answer by EdenWolf(517) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find x, you must isolate it.

First add 40 to both sides to cancel it out on the left.

Now divide 9 from both sides.

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Exponents/954574 (2015-03-10 19:48:56): -40+9x=77 what is the value of x and how do I get it
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-40 + 9x = 77
Add 40 to both sides to get
9x = 117
Divide both sides by 9 to get
x = 13
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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