Question

Solve.

4x + 6 - 2x - 5 + 9

Answer 1

Explanation:

Group the like terms:

4x-2x+6-5+9

Add the similar elements:

2x+6-5+9

Add/Subtract the numbers:

2x+10

Answer 2

Add like terms.

4x - 2x = 2x
6 - 5 + 9 = 10

2x + 10


If you have to solve for x (if you need one number for a value) -

Set equal to 0.

2x + 10 = 0

Subtract 10 from both sides.

2x = 10

Divide 2 by both sides.

x = 5