To solve the equation \( 9x - 4 = -67 \), follow these steps:
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Add 4 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[ 9x - 4 + 4 = -67 + 4 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 9x = -63 \]
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Next, divide both sides by 9 to solve for \( x \):
\[ x = \frac{-63}{9} \]
Simplifying the fraction gives:
\[ x = -7 \]
Thus, the solution is:
\[ \boxed{-7} \]