Question 34717
the given equation is 2(2x+9) = -16.

try to multiply the 2 with the numbers inside the bracket,
we get,

    4x + 18 = -16

      4x = -16 -18
    therefore x = -34/4
                 = -17/2. (or) -8.5 (simplifying)

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