SOLUTION: -5x + 44 = 4 (x-7) Need to solve for X

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Question 211391: -5x + 44 = 4 (x-7)
Need to solve for X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5x%2B44=4%28x-7%29 Start with the given equation.


-5x%2B44=4x-28 Distribute.


-5x=4x-28-44 Subtract 44 from both sides.


-5x-4x=-28-44 Subtract 4x from both sides.


-9x=-28-44 Combine like terms on the left side.


-9x=-72 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-72%29%2F%28-9%29 Divide both sides by -9 to isolate x.


x=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8