Question

Solve for X
-19 + 3x - 5 + 17x = 6x - 6 - 4x

Answer 1

Explanation:

-19+3x-5+17x = 6x-6-4x

Combine like terms

-19-5 = -24

3x+17x = 20x

6x-4x = 2x

-24+20x = 2x - 6

minus 2x on each side

-24 + 18x = -6

plus 24 on each side

18x = 18

divide by 18

x = 1