9+5(4x+4) how do I solve this problem?
Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
9 + 5(4x + 4)
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we simply need to distribute first 5 to each value inside the parenthesis.
= 9 + 5(4x + 4)
= 9 + 20x + 20
Combine like terms.
= 29 + 20x
Transpose 29 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
20x = -29
Divide both sides by 20 to cancel out 20x, leaving behind x.
20x/20 = -29/20
x =-29/20
Final answer:
x =-29/20