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9 - 4(2x - 1) = 45 please help​

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Answer:


x=-4

Explanation:


9-4(2x-1)=45

First, we expand the equation using the distributive rule:


x(y-z)=xy-xz

Hence,
9-4*2x-4*-1=45

Simplify:
9-8x+4=45

Add like terms:


13-8x=45

Subtract 13 from both sides:
-8x=32

Divide both sides by -8:


x=-4

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