Question

Solve the following equation.

x + 6 = x + x
2
6
14
72

the correct answer is 72. I just need someone to show the work, please.

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

x + 6 = x + x original problem

x + 6 = 2x combine like terms

-x = -x subtract x from both sides to have like terms on each side

6 = x solution