Question

5x=2x+6 what does x equal

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

5x=2x+6

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.

5x−2x=2x+6−2x

3x=6

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

=

6

3

x=2

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

5x=2x+6

subtract 2x from both sides

3x=6

divide by 3

x=2

check: 5(2)=10

2(2)+6=4+6=10