Question

Solve for x 7(x - 9) = 8x - 6

Answer 1

x = -57

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation:

Distribute:

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

7x + -63 = 8x -6

7x - 63 = 8x - 6

Subtract 8x from both sides

7x−63−8x=8x−6−8x

−x − 63 = −6

Add 63 to both sides

−x − 63 + 63 = −6 + 63

-x = 57

Divide both sides by -1

-x / -1 = 57 / -1

Therefore, you get x = -57

Answer 2

x= -57

Explanation:

7x-63+8x-6

-x-63-7

-x=57

x=-57