SOLUTION: -8(4+9x)=7(-2-11x) I tried to isolate the variable..but then I realized I don't know how to...Thanks if you can help.

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Question 53731This question is from textbook Algebra 1
: -8(4+9x)=7(-2-11x)

I tried to isolate the variable..but then I realized I don't know how to...Thanks if you can help. This question is from textbook Algebra 1

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
-8%284%2B9x%29+=+7%28-2-11x%29 First, apply the distributive property to both sides of the equation.
-32-72x+=+-14-77x Now add 77x to both sides.
-32%2B5x+=+-14 Add 32 to both sides.
5x+=+18 Finally, divide both sides by 5.
x+=+18%2F5
x = 3 3/5 or x = 3.6