x = -2
−12x−2(x+9)=5(x+4)
Use the distributive property to multiply −2 by x+9.
−12x−2x−18=5(x+4)
Combine −12x and −2x to get −14x.
−14x−18=5(x+4)
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x+4.
−14x−18=5x+20
Subtract 5x from both sides.
−14x−18−5x=20
Combine −14x and −5x to get −19x.
−19x−18=20
Add 18 to both sides.
−19x=20+18
Add 20 and 18 to get 38.
−19x=38
Divide both sides by −19.
x=
−19
38
Divide 38 by −19 to get −2.
x=−2
