Question

Solve for x:
6x-20=x+40

Answer 1

6x-20=x+40
Minus least amount of x first, minus x from both sides
5x-20=40
Add 20 to both sides
5x= 60
To get x on its own, divide both sides by 5
X=12

Answer 2

`x=12`

Explanation:

Simplify:

`6x-20=x+40\\5x=60\\x=12`