Question

What is the value of x in the equation 6(x + 1) – 5x = 8 + 2(x - 1)?

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Answer 1

0

Explanation:

distributive property

6x + 6 - 5x = 8 + 2x - 2

combine like terms

x + 6 = 6 + 2x

subtract x from both sides

6 = 6 + x

subtract 6 from both sides

0 = x