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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-9(x-4)=54$$

Solve for x

$x=-2$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $-9$.

$$x-4=\frac{54}{-9}$$

Divide $54$ by $-9$ to get $-6$.

$$x-4=-6$$

Add $4$ to both sides.

$$x=-6+4$$

Add $-6$ and $4$ to get $-2$.

$$x=-2$$