SOLUTION: solve each equation The Distributive Property Fraction: 2/9 (x+18)=36

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Question 56621: solve each equation The Distributive Property Fraction:
2/9 (x+18)=36
Answer by BurningFlame_marc(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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Distributing fraction is the same as distributing numbers. You will multiply the fraction to the numbers inside the parentheses.

Solution:
2/9 (x+18)=36
2/9(x)+4=36
2/9(x)=32
2x=288
x=144

Final Answer: 144.

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