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Solve for x. −4(x−7)=36

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Explanation:

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User Jeegar Patel
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distribute the -4 throughout the set of parenthesis

-4x + 28 = 36

Subtract 28 on both sides of the equation

-4x = 8

Divide both sides by -4

x = -2
User Daman
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