SOLUTION: I need this linear equation solved pleased. 7-4(3x+4)=-9x

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Question 188196: I need this linear equation solved pleased. 7-4(3x+4)=-9x
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Mathtut:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.


Distribute.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Add to both sides.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is

Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7-4(3x+4)=-9x
:
7-12x-16=-9x.....distributed left side
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-3x-9=0......combined constant terms and added 9x to both sides
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-3x=9.....added 9 to both sides
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x=-3....divided by -3 to isolate x

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