SOLUTION: I cant figure out how to solve this equation. 2(2x+9)=-16 Can you please help me?

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Question 34717: I cant figure out how to solve this equation. 2(2x+9)=-16 Can you please help me?
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, priya:
Answer by Earlsdon(6103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x:
2%282x%2B9%29+=-16 Divide both sides of the equation by 2..
2x%2B9+=+-8 Subtract 9 from both sides.
2x+=+-17 Finally, divide both sides by 2.
x+=+-17%2F2
x = -8.5

Answer by priya(51) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the given equation is 2(2x+9) = -16.
try to multiply the 2 with the numbers inside the bracket,
we get,
4x + 18 = -16
4x = -16 -18
therefore x = -34/4
= -17/2. (or) -8.5 (simplifying)
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