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36=9(x+7) please help

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Start by distributing the 9 to the x and the 7
36=9x+63

Then subtract 63 from 36

-27=9x

Then divide by nine to isolate the variable and you should be left with

x=-3

Plug it back in to make sure it works
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x equal negative 3 (36 divided by nine is four four minus seven is negative 3)
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