Question

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4(-4x-1)+x+3=44

Answer 1

Answer: x = -3

Step-by-step explanation: distribute, combine, divide, you get x = -3

Answer 2

x = -3

Explanation:

Start by distributing the 4 to the terms in the parentheses:

4(-4x)+4(-1)+x+3=44

-16x-4+x+3=44

Combine like terms

-15x-1=44

Add 1 to both sides

-15x-1+1=44+1

-15x=45

Divide both sides by -15

x = -3