Question 211391
{{{-5x+44=4(x-7)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5x+44=4x-28}}} Distribute.



{{{-5x=4x-28-44}}} Subtract {{{44}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x-4x=-28-44}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{-9x=-28-44}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-9x=-72}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-72)/(-9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-9}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8}}}