Question

`16x - (8x + 6) =90`

Answer 1

x=12

Explanation:

16x - (8x + 6) =90

The first step is to distribute the - sign

16x -8x -6 =90

Now we combine the like terms

8x-6 = 90

Add 6 to each side

8x-6+6 = 90+6

8x = 96

Divide each side by 8

8x/8 = 96/8

x =12