Question 168165


{{{55x-3(9x+12)=-64}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{55x-27x-36=-64}}} Distribute.



{{{28x-36=-64}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{28x=-64+36}}} Add {{{36}}} to both sides.



{{{28x=-28}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-28)/(28)}}} Divide both sides by {{{28}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-1}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-1}}}