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4(x-9)=3x-8x what is x?

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

4(x-9)=3x-8x

Follow distributive property

4x - 36 = 3x - 8x

Combine like terms

4x - 36 = -5x

Subtract 4 from both sides

-36 = -9x

Divide both sides by -9

x = 4

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