SOLUTION: I need assistance with the following problem: Solve and check. 4(x+9) + x(x-1) = x(6+x)

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Question 228343: I need assistance with the following problem:
Solve and check.
4(x+9) + x(x-1) = x(6+x)
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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I need assistance with the following problem:
Solve and check.



Step 1. Multiply to get rid of parenthesis.



Step 2. Rearranging the left side of the equation and combining like terms in x yields



Step 3. Subtract from both sides of the equation.





Step 4. Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation.





Step 5. Divide by 3 to both sides of the equation





Step 6. Substitute into original equation







which is a true statement.

Step 7. ANSWER: The solution is

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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