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Solve for x using the
distributive property.
9(5 - x) = 81
x = [?]

User Vashawn
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Answer:


\boxed {x = -4}

Explanation:

Solve for the value of
x:


9(5 - x) = 81

-Use Distributive Property:


9(5 - x) = 81


45 - 9x = 81

-Subtract
45 to both sides:


45 - 45 - 9x = 81 - 45


-9x = 36

-Divide both sides by:


(-9x)/(-9) = (36)/(-9)


\boxed {x = -4}

So, the value of
x is
-4.

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