SOLUTION: -8(4+9x)=7(-2-11x) i have tried but i keep getting decimals is that right ??

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Question 788457: -8(4+9x)=7(-2-11x)
i have tried but i keep getting decimals is that right ??
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-8%284%2B9x%29=7%28-2-11x%29 Start with the given equation.


-32-72x=-14-77x Distribute.


-72x=-14-77x%2B32 Add 32 to both sides.


-72x%2B77x=-14%2B32 Add 77x to both sides.


5x=-14%2B32 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=18%2F5 and because 18%2F5+=+3.6, this means that you should be getting a decimal answer (if you don't want the answer as a fraction)

So the answer as a fraction is x+=+18%2F5 and the answer as a decimal is x+=+3.6