How do you solve #5x+6-3x=2x+5-1x#?
1 Answer
Apr 25, 2018
x = -1
Explanation:
First, reorder and simplify the equation.
5x - 3x + 6 = 2x - 1x + 5
2x + 6 = x + 5. Subtract 5 from both sides.
2x + 1 = x. Subtract 2x from both sides.
1 = -x Multiply both sides by -1
x = -1.
Check:
