4/9 (x + 13) = 8 i hate math
(4/9)(x + 13) = 8multiply both sides by (9/4)(9/4)(4/9)(x + 13) = 8(9/4)x + 13 = 8subtract 13 from both sidesx = -5
4/9 (x + 13) =81. Divide both sides by 4/9.4/9 / 4/9 (x + 13)=8 / 4/9 x + 13 = 182. Subtract 13.x + 13 - 13 = 18 - 13x= 5Answer : x = 5