Solve for x: 4(x + 4) – 9 = 35.
Note
First subtract -9: 4(x + 4) = 44. Then divide by 4: x + 4 = 11. Finally subtract 4, giving x = 7.
Solve for x: 4(x + 4) – 9 = 35.
First subtract -9: 4(x + 4) = 44. Then divide by 4: x + 4 = 11. Finally subtract 4, giving x = 7.