Question

6(x+1)-2x-1=(x+15)+(x+16)

Answer 1

1. Multiply. 6x+6-2x-1=x+15+x+16. Combine and sort like terms. 4x+5=2x+31. 2x=26. Divide. X=13.

Answer 2

13

Explanation:

6x+6-2x-1=x+15+x+16

4x+5=2x+31

4x-2x=31-5

2x=26

x=13