Question

-6x - 73 = 12x + 143 = …
I need help .

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

-6x - 73 = 12x + 143

Add 6x to each side

-6x+6x - 73 = 12x+6x + 143

-73 = 18x+143

Subtract 143 from each side

-73-143 = 18x+143-143

-216 = 18x

Divide by 18

-216/18 =18x/18

-12 =x