Write it as an equation:
X - 10 = 6x + 3
Now solve for x:
Subtract 3 from both sides:
x-13 = 6x
Subtract 1 x from both sides:
-13 = 5x
Divide both sides by 5:
x = -13/5
You have to keep order of operations in mind.
1. Take care of the parentheses; distribute.
-3+6x-3=-20-8x
Simplified: 6x-6=-20-8x
2. Isolate the x variable.
Add 8x to both sides and add 6 to both sides.
14x=-14
3. Solve for x.
Divide by 14 on both sides.
x=-1
We are given area of the ribbon = 144 square inches.
We know formula for side of a square =
.
Plugging value of area in the formula, we get
Side of the square 
= 12 inches.
Sonya wants to sew ribbon along each side of a square pillow.
So, we need to find the perimeter of the square pillow.
<h3>Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 12 = 48 inches.</h3><h3>Therefore, she buy 48 inches of ribbon to have the exact amount that she needs.</h3>