Question

8 - 2(3х – 1) = x+ 9?

Answer 1

x=1/7 or 0.14

Explanation:

first you distribute: 8-6x+2=x+9

next combine like terms (8 and 2): -6x+10=x+9

then subtract 1x from both sides: -7x+10=9

then subtract 10 from both sides: -7x=-1

divide both sides by -7: x=1/7 or 0.14