SOLUTION: 55x-3(9x+12)= -64

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Question 168165This question is from textbook Algerbra 1
: 55x-3(9x+12)= -64 This question is from textbook Algerbra 1

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55x-3%289x%2B12%29=-64 Start with the given equation.


55x-27x-36=-64 Distribute.


28x-36=-64 Combine like terms on the left side.


28x=-64%2B36 Add 36 to both sides.


28x=-28 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-28%29%2F%2828%29 Divide both sides by 28 to isolate x.


x=-1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-1