Question

X+2x-5+6= 0 How would you picture model this to solve for x?

Answer 1

Hey there!

x + 2x - 5 + 6 = 0

1x + 2x - 5 + 6 = 0

3x + 1 = 0

SUBTRACT 1 to BOTH SIDES

3x + 1 - 1 = 0 - 1

CANCEL out: 1 - 1 because that gives you 0

KEEP: 0 - 1 because that helps solve for the x-value

0 - 1 = -1

NEW EQUATION: 3x = -1

DIVIDE 3 to BOTH SIDES

3x/3 = -1/3

CANCEL out: 3/3 because that gives you 1

KEEP: -1/3 because it gives you the value of x

SIMPLIFY IT

x = -1/3

Therefore, your answer is: x = - 1/3

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