Question

How do I simply this expression?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

5x - (6 - x) (distribute the - to 6 and -x)

5x - 6 + x (collect like terms 5x + x)

6x - 6

6x - 6 = 0 (add 6 on both sides)

6x = 6 (divide by 6)

x = 1

I would put all this down for the problem.