SOLUTION: 76-4(x+9)=0

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Question 316306: 76-4(x+9)=0
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76-4%28x%2B9%29=0 Start with the given equation.


76-4x-36=0 Distribute.


-4x%2B40=0 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x=0-40 Subtract 40 from both sides.


-4x=-40 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-40%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=10