ANSWER:
X is -5 and 1.
1) cross multiply
2) subtract five from both sides
3) factor
4) check for extraneous
5) ask me if you are still confused.
I don't have the answer for the second one, but the answer to number 1 is 9.
6÷2(1 + 2) =
6÷2(3) =
3(3) =
9