How do you solve #9( 2 x + 1 ) - 4 ( x - 6 ) = 6 ( 2 x + 1 ) + 5 ( x - 6 )#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-14T07:14:58

x=19

#9(2x+1)-4(x-6)=6(2x+1)+5(x-6)#

#9(2x+1)-6(2x+1)=5(x-6)+4(x-6)#

#(2x+1)[9-6]=(x-6)[5+4]#

#cancel(3)(2x+1)=cancel(9)(x-6)#

#2x+1=3(x-6)#

#2x+1=3x-18#

#1+18=3x-2x#

#x=19#