Question 188641
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*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ -\frac{1}{4}(x-8)+\frac{1}{2}(x+2)=x+9]


Multiply by -4:



*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ (x-8)-2(x+2)=-4(x+9)]


Distribute:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x-8-2x-4=-4x-36]


Collect terms:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 3x = -24]


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ x = -8]


Checking the answer is left as an exercise for the student.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
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