How do you solve #2(4x + 3) - 9 = 45 #?

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Answer 1 · 2015-07-03T04:36:53

Distribute the #2#. Solve for #x#.

#2(4x+3)-9=45#

Distribute the #2#.

#8x+6-9=45#

Subtract #9# from #6#.

#8x-3=45#

Add #3# to both sides.

#8x=48#

Divide both sides by #8#.

#x=6#