Question

For the equation, 2x + 6 = 3x - 10, what is the solution

Answer 1

Answer: x=16

Explanation:

`2x+6=3x-10`

Subtract 6 on both sides

`2x+6-6=3x-10-6`

`2x=3x-16`

Subtract 3x on both sides

`2x-3x=3x-16-3x`

`-x=-16`

Divide -1 on both sides

`(-x)/(-1)=(-16)/(-1)`

`x=16`