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-9(x + 3) = 18
-9x + [_] = 18

-9(x + 3) = 18 -9x + [_] = 18-example-1
User ThilakshiK
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Distribute the -9 into the brackets.

-9x - 27= 18

Then, add +27 onto both sides

-9x -27 +27 = 18 +27

-9x = 45

Divide both sides by -9

x = -5

There you have your answer.
User Manhar Sapra
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Answer:9(x+3)=18−9x+[]=189(+3)=18−9+[]=18

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