Question

What's next in -3x+2+9x=4x-5-1

Answer 1

Firstly, you need to combine like terms within that side of the equation.
Take -3x +9x and you’ll get 6x.

Next, combine like terms on the other side of the equation.
Take -5-1 and you’ll get -6

So far you should have:
6x+2=4x-6

Subtract 4x on each side!! Cancel 4x-4x! Solve 6x-4x!

Now you’ll get:
2x+2=-6

Subtract 2 on each side!!
Cancel out 2-2 and solve -6-2.

You should get:
2x=-8

Lastly, divide 2 on each side.
Cancel out 2/2 and solve 8/2.

Your final answer should be:
X = -4