Use the distributive property to solve the equation for x 9-6(x+1)=2(x-4)+27

Morteza asked Dec 3, 2022

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Use the distributive property to solve the equation for x

9-6(x+1)=2(x-4)+27

Morteza asked Dec 3, 2022

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Answer: X=-2

Explanation:

Distribute the 6 through the parenthesis

On the other side of the = distribute the 2 through the parenthesis

and from there combine like terms and subtract and add the rest

Pryabov answered Dec 9, 2022

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