Question

Solve the equation 6x+77-3=5x-38

Answer 1

6x +74 = -33

6x= -33 - 74

6x = -107

-107/6

6x + 77 - 3 = 5x - 38 is x = -107/6

=17.8

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Answer 2

x = -112

Explanation:

Definition:

Equation: A statement that two expressions are equal.

Variable: A symbol that represents an unknown quantity.

To solve:

Equation 6x+77-3 = 5x-38

Solution:

6x+77-3 = 5x-38

Combine like terms on the left-hand side of the equation.

6x+74 = 5x-38

Subtract 5x on both sides:

6x+74-5x = 5x-38-5x

x +74 = -38

Subtract 74 on both sides:

x +74 -74 = -38 -74

x = -112

Therefore, the value of x is -112.