Question 53731
Solve:
{{{-8(4+9x) = 7(-2-11x)}}} First, apply the distributive property to both sides of the equation.
{{{-32-72x = -14-77x}}} Now add 77x to both sides.
{{{-32+5x = -14}}} Add 32 to both sides.
{{{5x = 18}}} Finally, divide both sides by 5.
{{{x = 18/5}}}
x = 3 3/5 or x = 3.6