Question

Solve each equation.
-4(x+9) = -12x-4

Answer 1

-4x-36=-12x-4
8x=32
x=4

Answer 2

Factor out the -4(x+9):
-4x-36=12x-4
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Move everything to one side:
-16x=32
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Divide:
x=-2

Answer 3

Wait, did I look at that problem entirely wrong?

Answer 4

Oops, did not see that negative

Answer 5

and no you got it right smokey :P
I just mis-read the problem

Answer 6

Ah okay. I was beginning to lose faith in all math after that... And I already got through Calc C...

Answer 7

Calculus C?

Answer 8

Yeah, that would have all been a waste if I couldn't even do simple algebra...

Answer 9

You're a smart girl I'm sure :P