Question

What is 6(x-6)=x(16-7) as well as the steps?

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

6(x-6) = x(16-7) given

6x - 36 = 16x -7x distributive multiplication

6x - 36 = 9x simplify

-3x - 36 = 0 subtract 9x to both sides of equality

-3x = 36 add 36 to both sides of equality

x = -12 divide by -3 to both sides of equality

Answer 2

x = -12

Explanation:

6x - 36 = 9x

-36 = 3x

3x = -36

x = -12