Question

Solve for x 4(2x+9)=-44+8

Answer 1

How to solve:

1) 4(2x+9)=-44+8

2) 8x+36=-36 (distribute the four to the numbers inside of the parenthesis and combine like terms)

3) 8x=-72 (subtract 36 from each side)

4) x=-9 (Divide each side by 8 to get the answer)

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-9

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute 4 into the parentheses

8x+36=-44+8

add -44+8

and u get 8x+36=-36

subtract the 36 on both sides and leave u with

8x=-72

divide 8 on both sides

and ur answer is -9

i dont think this make sense but hope this helps