SOLUTION: How do you solve this equation?: 4x-3(2x+1)=-9x5(2x-1) If I already know: 4x-(6x+3)=-9x(10x-5) 4x-9x=-9x+5x

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Question 810994: How do you solve this equation?:
4x-3(2x+1)=-9x5(2x-1)
If I already know:
4x-(6x+3)=-9x(10x-5)
4x-9x=-9x+5x
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do not use x for times and as a variable.
4x-3(2x+1)=-9x5(2x-1)
rewrite
4x-3(2x+1)=-9*5(2x-1)
4x-(6x+3)=-9*(10x-5)
4x-6x-3=-90x+45
-2x-3 =-90x+45
0=88x-48
x = 6/11