Question

Solve the equation
-6x - 202= 86 + 2x

Answer 1

Add 6x to both sides

-202 = 86 + 2x + 6x

Simplify 86 + 2x + 6x to 86 + 8x

-202 = 86 + 8x

Subtract 86 from both sides

-202 - 86 = 8x

Simplify -202 - 86 to -288

-288 = 8x

Divide both sides by 8

-288/8 = x

Simplify 288/8 to 36

-36 = x

Switch sides

x = -36

Answer 2

X=-36

Explanation:

-8x=288

X=-36