Question 173347


{{{-(7-4x)=9}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-7+4x=9}}} Distribute the negative.



{{{4x=9+7}}} Add {{{7}}} to both sides.



{{{4x=16}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(16)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=4}}}