-4/9(18x - 36) = -88

To solve this equation, we can start by distributing the -4/9 to the terms inside the parentheses:

-4/9 * 18x - 4/9 * (-36) = -88

Simplifying this equation gives us:

-8x + 16 = -88

Now, let's isolate the variable by moving the constant term to the other side of the equation:

-8x = -88 - 16

-8x = -104

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by -8 to solve for x:

x = (-104) / (-8)

x = 13

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 13.