SOLUTION: I need help solving for x. The problem is -4/9(2x-4)=48 (I can't make a fraction but that is negative 4 over 9)

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Question 355037: I need help solving for x.
The problem is
-4/9(2x-4)=48
(I can't make a fraction but that is negative 4 over 9)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-%284%2F9%29%282x-4%29=48 Start with the given equation.


-4%282x-4%29=9%2A48 Multiply both sides by 9.


-4%282x-4%29=432 Multiply.


-8x%2B16=432 Distribute.


-8x=432-16 Subtract 16 from both sides.


-8x=416 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28416%29%2F%28-8%29 Divide both sides by -8 to isolate x.


x=-52 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-52


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