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Solve the equation -4(1.75 + x) = 18
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Solve the equation -4(1.75 + x) = 18

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Answer:

x= -25/4

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation:

-4(1.75+x)=18

(-4)(1.75)+ (-4)(x)=18 | Distribute

-7+-4x=18

-4x-7=18 | Then solve.

Add 7 to both sides:

-4x-7+7=18+7

-4x=25

Then divide both sides by -4

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