Question

Which value of x makes the following equation true?
6(x - 1) = -2x + 50

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

6(x−1)=−2x+50

(6)(x)+(6)(−1)=−2x+50(Distribute)

6x+−6=−2x+50

6x−6=−2x+50

Step 2: Add 2x to both sides.

6x−6+2x=−2x+50+2x

8x−6=50

Step 3: Add 6 to both sides.

8x−6+6=50+6

8x=56

Step 4: Divide both sides by 8.

8x /8 = 56 /8

x=7

Answer 2

Let's solve the problem,

→ 6(x - 1) = -2x + 50

→ 6x - 6 = -2x + 50

→ 6x + 2x = 50 + 6

→ 8x = 56

→ x = 56/8

→ [ x = 7 ]

Thus, the value of x is 7.