Question

What is x in the equation -7/8x - 9 = x + 6

Answer 1

x = -8

Explanation:

Start by moving the "x" terms to one side and the constants to the other.

-7/8x - x = 9 + 6

Combine like terms

-15/8x = 15

Multiply both sides by the reciprocal

(-8/15)·(-15/8x) = (15)·(-8/15)

x = -8

Answer 2

I believe the answer is x= -8

Explanation:

`( - 7)/(8) x - 9 = x + 6`

`( - 7)/(8) x = x + 15`

`- 7x = 8(x + 15)`

`- 7x = 8x + 120`

`- 7x - 8x = 120`

`- 15x = 120`

`x = - 8`