Question

3x -5x + 8x = 4x + 18

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

3x−5x+8x=4x+18

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3x−5x+8x=4x+18

3x+−5x+8x=4x+18

(3x+−5x+8x)=4x+18(Combine Like Terms)

6x=4x+18

6x=4x+18

Step 2: Subtract 4x from both sides.

6x−4x=4x+18−4x

2x=18

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

18

2

Answer 2

x = 9

Explanation:

6x = 4x + 18

6x - 4x = 18

2x = 18

x = 9