Question

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

Answer 1

`\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`.