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Multi-step Equations 12) -(7 - 4x) = 9
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12) -(7 - 4x) = 9

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So if you rewrite the equation it’s like -1*(7-4x)
So you do -1*7 which is -7 and -1*-4x, which is 4x. So you then have -7+4x. Then you add 7 to both sides, getting 4x equals 16. You divide both by 4, making x=4
X=4
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

-7+4x=9

4x=16

x=4

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