Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {x = -4}$

Step-by-step 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:

$\frac{-9x}{-9} = \frac{36}{-9}$

$\boxed {x = -4}$

So, the value of $x$ is $-4$.