solve for x

11/4x+9=31

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To solve for x, we'll follow these steps:

1. Start with the equation: 11/4x + 9 = 31

2. Subtract 9 from both sides: 11/4x = 31 - 9

3. Simplify the right side: 11/4x = 22

4. Multiply both sides by 4/11 to isolate x: (4/11)(11/4x) = (4/11)(22)

5. Simplify: x = 8