Question

Solve for x.
x - 42 = 98 – 9x
x = [?]

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

x - 42 = 98 – 9x

Add 9x to each side

x - 42+9x = 98 – 9x+9x

10x-42 = 98

Add 42 to each sid

10x-42+42 = 98+42

10x = 140

Divide by 10

10x/10 =140/10

x = 14