8/9 (54x-36) + 2=-3/4 (-40+16x) + 90x

8/9 (54x-36) + 2=-3/4 (-40+16x) + 90x

first step is the distribution which will result in our simplified equation

48x-32+2=30-12x+90

now we need to do our subtraction. doing the subtraction will bring us closer to our answer.

-12x plus 90 will result in 48x-32+2=30+78x

-32 plus 2 will result in 48x-30=30+78x

78x - 48x will then result in - 30=30 + 30x

-30 + 30 will give us - 60=30x

-60 divided by 30 is - 2

answer is x=-2