Question

What is the value of x in the equation? 6(x +1) -5x = 8 + 2(x - 1) *

Answer 1

x = 0

Explanation:

6 ( x + 1 ) - 5x = 8 + 2 ( x - 1 )

6x + 6 - 5x = 8 + 2x - 2

-x = 0

x = 0

Answer 2

x = 0

Explanation:

First distribute both sides to simplify the equation

6(x +1) -5x = 8 + 2(x - 1) =

6x + 6 - 5x = 8 + 2x - 2

Combine like terms

x + 6 = 6 + 2x

Subtract x from both sides

6 = 6 + x

Subtract 6 from both sides

0 = x