Question

14. Solve for the value of x in this equation.
2x - (4x + 1) = 3x - 6

Answer 1

-1.4 = x

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms and subtract the 3x from 2x.

-x - (4x + 1) = - 6

Step 2: Combine more like terms. (and remove parentheses)

-5x + 1 = - 6

Step 3: Combine different like terms.

-5x = -7

Step 4: Divide it out.

x = - 1.4

Answer 2

Explanation:

2x-(4x+1)=3x-6

• 2x-4x-1=3x-6
• -2x-1=3x-6
• 3x+2x=6-1
• 5x=5
• x=5/5
• x=1