SOLUTION: I am trying to solve -9(x)-3)^2=-7 Thanks

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Question 57962: I am trying to solve
-9(x)-3)^2=-7
Thanks
Answer by tutorcecilia(2144) About Me  (Show Source):
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-9(x)-3^2=-7
-9x-9=-7[Use the order of operations (PEMDAS)]
-9x-9+9=-7+9 [solve for x]
-9x=2
x=-2/9
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Check by plugging (x=-2/9) back into the original equation.