Solve for the Variable
- $$5 ( x + 2 ) - ( 4 x + 9 ) = 4$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Solve for the variable
- $$5 ( x + 2 ) - ( 4 x + 9 ) = 4$$

• A) \(x = - 11\)
• B) \(x = - 3\)
• C) \(x = 3\)
• D) \(x =\)

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