Question

Solving multi-step equations

49 + 2x = 6x + 52

Answer 1

x = -
`(3)/(4)`

Explanation:

Given

49 + 2x = 6x + 52 ( subtract 6x from both sides )

49 - 4x = 52 ( subtract 49 from both sides )

- 4x = 3 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x =
`(3)/(-4)` = -
`(3)/(4)` = - 0.75