Question

What step can be taken to solve the equation 10x = 6 + 9x?

Answer 1

Subtract 9x from both sides of the equation.

Explanation:

To put x by itself, you need to first put all like terms together. So in order to do this, you need to put 10x and 9x together. Since 9x is positive, you need to subtract 9x from both sides of the equation.

Here is how you completely solve the equation:

1. 10x=6+9x
2. 10x-9x=6
3. 1x=6
4. x=6

Answer 2

subtract 9x from both sides

Explanation:

10x = 6 + 9x

9x 9x

19x = 6

0.315789474 = x

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