SOLUTION: 4[2x-4]+9=8 Solve the equation for x. Justify each statement with a property or reason

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Question 803926: 4[2x-4]+9=8
Solve the equation for x. Justify each statement with a property or reason
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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4[2x-4]+9-9=8-9
4[2x-4]/4=-1/4
2x-4+4 = -1/4+4
2x= 3 3/4
2x/2 = (3 3/4)/2
x=15/8