Answer:
x = 10.75
Explanation:
4(x+9)=8x-7
Step 1: Distribute the 4 to the x and 9
4 * x = 4x
4 * 9 = 36
We now have 4x + 36 = 8x - 7
Step 2: add 7 to both sides
36 + 7 = 43
-7 + 7 cancels out
We now have 4x + 43 = 8x
Step 3 subtract 4x from both sides
4x - 4x cancels out
8x - 4x = 4x
We now have 4x = 43
step 4 divide both sides by 4
4x / 4 ( the 4s cancel out and we're left with x )
43/4 = 10.75
We're left with x = 10.75