Solve step by step 6x-2x-5=-6+21

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asked Oct 12, 2021 15.1k views

2 Answers

Nagabhushan S N · Answer 1 · 2021-10-13T06:54:32+0000

Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

6x - 2x - 5 = -6 + 21

Add like terms on the left side. Add like terms on the right side.

4x - 5 = 15

Add 5 to both sides.

4x = 20

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 5

Praveen Sharma · Answer 2 · 2021-10-19T06:09:33+0000

Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

6x-2x-5 = -6+21

Combine like terms.

4x - 5 = 15

Get the variable by itself by adding 5 to each side.

4x = 15 + 5

Simplify.

4x = 20

Divide.

x = 5