Question

-2x+16+x+18=-6 solve the equation

Answer 1

x = 40

Explanation:

-2x + 16 + x + 18 = -6

reduce

-x +34 = -6

subtract 34 from both sides

-x = -40

divide both sides over negative 1

x = 40

Answer 2

x = 40

Explanation:

-2x + x = -x

16 + 18 = 34

-x + 34 = -6

-x = -40

x = 40