Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?
(9x – 6) = 4x + 10

Answer 1

Answer: 3.2

Explanation:

(9x - 6) = 4x + 10

9x - 6 = 4x + 10

9x = 4x + 16

5x = 16

x = 3.2

Answer 2

x = 16/5

Explanation:

9x – 6 = 4x + 10 <-- Combine like terms on one side

5x = 16 <-- Isolate x

x = 16/5