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Solve for x 4(2x+9)=-44+8

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How to solve:

1) 4(2x+9)=-44+8

2) 8x+36=-36 (distribute the four to the numbers inside of the parenthesis and combine like terms)

3) 8x=-72 (subtract 36 from each side)

4) x=-9 (Divide each side by 8 to get the answer)
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