Question

9(13x - 18x) = 0 Answer as a fraction

Answer 1

Hello,

9(13x - 18x) = 117x - 162x = -45x = 0

0 = 0 / -45 = 0

Answer 2

Next time, please be specific about your goal: "Solve for x; write your answer as a fraction."

The first step here is to combine the x-terms within the parentheses:

9(-5x) = 0

The second step is to perform the indicated multiplication:

-45x = 0

Dividing both sides by -45, we get x = 0. Ensure that you have copied down this problem correctly.